Reading Skills Help Proficiency in Other Subjects
Razi Berry A University at Buffalo researcher’s recent work on dyslexia has unexpectedly produced a startling discovery which clearly demonstrates how the cooperative areas of the brain responsible for reading skill are also at work during apparently unrelated activities, such as multiplication. Though the division between literacy and math is commonly reflected in the division […]
New Book that Assesses Preschoolers Early Literacy Skills
Razi Berry A study published in the journal Pediatrics expands validation evidence for a new screening tool that directly engages preschool-age children during clinic visits to assess their early literacy skills. The tool, which is the first of its kind, has the potential to identify reading difficulties as early as possible, target interventions and empower […]
Reading with Toddlers Linked to Less Aggressive Parenting
Razi Berry People who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to engage in harsh parenting and the children are less likely to be hyperactive or disruptive, a Rutgers-led study finds. Possibly first study first to focus on how shared reading affects parenting Previous studies have shown that frequent shared reading prepares children for […]