Concentrating on word sounds helps reading instruction and intervention

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-01/uab-cow012815.php

Public Release: 28-Jan-2015
University at Buffalo

A neuroimaging study by a University at Buffalo psychologist suggests that phonics, a method of learning to read using knowledge of word sounds, shouldn't be overlooked in favor of a whole-language technique that focuses on visually memorizing word patterns, a finding that could help improve treatment and diagnosis of common reading disorders such as dyslexia.

"Phonological information is critical for helping identify words as they're being read," says Chris McNorgan, PhD, assistant professor of psychology

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