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Reading is an exceptionally demanding cognitive task. For college students with reading difficulties, the demands are extraordinary. The sheer volume and complexity of reading materials in a traditional college curriculum place great demands on all readers, but on those with learning difficulties especially.
With the increasing sophistication of text-reading computer software, students with reading difficulties have greater opportunities for independence than ever before.
The Landmark College program divides the subject of reading into three separate cognitive process: Decoding, Fluency, and Comprehension. Students may have difficulty in any or all of these processes. Assistive Technology may provide solutions to address difficulties at each stage.
Focus Students who report difficulty maintaining their focus and attention during reading often find that use of text-reader improves their ability to concentrate and comprehend their readings.
Decoding refers to the act of interpreting the sounds of the letters, combining these sounds into syllables, and combining the syllables to make recognizable words.
Fluency is the speed and comfort with which readers can recognize written language, including words and phrases that are automatically recognized by sight.
Comprehension describes the act of connecting the intent of the sentences and phrases decoded to meaningful concepts, images, and ideas in the mind of the reader.
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