Reading and Comprehension (Input Wanted)

[matthewsmom]

Hi Everyone,

The next document about ACC & Education that I am working on is about Reading and Comprehension.

In an effort to give teachers and others a very good idea of the issues surrounding reading and kids who have ACC or a disorder of the corpus callosum, I would like any and all input from you regarding your own child or from the adults who would like to share any particular reading issues and/or comprehension issues from their own perspectives.

It is my hope that the information shared in the ACC & Reading document will give insightful and helpful information to teachers as well as parents and possibly even adults who have ACC.

I want the document to reflect that some kids who have ACC learn to read fine with little problems and how other kids with ACC learn to read best by sight reading and other methods, while some kids struggle to learn to read, etc.

It appears that there are MANY kids (and adults too) who have ACC who struggle with remembering what they read. I would like to address this particular concern in depth so I would appreciate LOTS of input from you about your own stories. What has helped you (as an adult with ACC) or your child remember what they read? What has not helped? Whatever you can share about reading comprehension is a huge help and I know it will help SO many people and give teachers so much insight.

I have seen some adults who have ACC mention that they still struggle today with remembering what they read and they need to read something two and three times to remember it.

While I want to focus on the reading comprehension aspect of reading, I also want to address any and all other issues concerning reading so please feel free to give details, ramble on as much as you would like and give any and all input. I welcome it all.

I want to address reading issues that are sometimes seen with kids/adults who have ACC or a disorder of the corpus callosum and I also want to list various tips and ideas to try based upon your own experience. This way it will not only give the readers an idea of what possible things to look for in a child who has ACC with respect to reading but it will also offer possible teaching methods and ideas that may be of help and aid in a child's learning process.

You can send your input here to the Message Board or e-mail me directly if you like: [e-mail]

I am so grateful to each of you who are willing to take the time to share your knowledge and experiences because without the help and input from people like you this document would not be possible.

Thank you very much.

Sandie *Mom to 16 year old Matthew with complete ACC in Oregon USA*

[cressie4]

Hi..thank you for posting this topic. My son, Joshua, is in a ''resource class" for reading comprehension and is doing much better. The resource class is a small group and they go slower with their reading and retention in what they have read. When Josh was in his regular class during this part of the day there was too much distraction and the teacher went to fast for him and he would give up and put his head down. Now he does much better. As far as at home, I always read to Josh since he was born but he was never too interested. He learned to read in kindergarden and is a great reader but it is harder for him to retain information unless IT IS SOMETHING HE REALLY LIKES!! His wanting to read came last year in the third grade and this year he read his first chapter book alone! It was Alvin and the Chipmunks because he really loves them and it was age appropriate. I let Joshua pick his books and this can be hard. Then we read them together in small increments of time. I sometimes ask him questions about what we've read but for the most part I just let him enjoy his reading. In school homework I help him sentence by sentence and I show him what it means visually especially if it is about science in anyway I can and it clicks for him and he can answer any questions about it. He is very much a visual learner. Joshua really likes to read what he likes and I think that is normal. I just have to communicate with his educators and make sure they are aware of his learning needs at all times. Sometimes Josh likes to draw pictures of what hes read also and this is also great. Thank you for letting me share..Cressida

[matthewsmom]

Hi Cressida,

First, Welcome to the ACC Message Board. I just read your introduction post about your son, Joshua, who is 10 years old and who has partial ACC.

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to the Reading and Comprehension post. It's so great that Joshua is reading and doing better in school. I love that you discovered that he is a visual learner and that he really likes and needs to sometimes draw something after he reads about it. I would like to know if you would allow me to quote what you wrote and include it (anonymously) in the ACC Reading and Comprehension document? If you like, you can send me an e-mail: [e-mail]

Thank you for your consideration.

Sandie *Mom to 16 year old Matthew with complete ACC*

[cressie4]

Hi Sandie...thank you so much for your message..yes please feel free to post what I wrote about reading and comprehension and thank you so much for your welcome. You have no idea what it means to me to connect with other families like us. I am very honored that you read my post and want to put it with any helpful information on here. Thank you again! Cressida

[matthewsmom]

Hi Cressida,

Thank you very much for your note and for your permission to quote you in the ACC Reading and Comprehension document. Your input is so valuable and appreciated.

I look forward to hearing more from you about various topics concerning ACC and your child, Joshua.

I am sending you a private message in addition to this note here.

Please feel free to e-mail me anytime: [e-mail]

Sandie *Mom to 16 year old Matthew with ACC in Oregon

[matthewsmom]

Hi Cressida,

I am soon to be finishing the ACC Reading and Comprehension document but I have a couple questions to ask you.

Awhile back you gave permission for me to use your input about your child and reading and comprehension that you posted here on the message board. Before I am able to complete the input you shared I need to get in touch with you hopefully so I can ask you some questions.

I sent you a private message here and also an e-mail to your yahoo account but have been unable to connect with you.

If you happen to see this message here please let me know how I can get in contact with you. You can either leave me a note here on the board, in my private messages here, or you can e-mail me directly: [e-mail]

I hope all is well with you and Joshua and your family.

Thank you very much.

Sandie *Mom to 16 year old Matthew with ACC in Oregon USA*