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Subject: Comprehension Author: Ben H [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 19:53:28 01/11/12 Wed My particular form of dyslexia manifests itself as an ability to read (i.e. not mix up letters, understand all vocabulary and read out loud fluently) but an inability to understand what I am reading. It has always seemed quite strange to me and I am wondering what kind of strategies one might recommend for ameliorating this situation. Common ways that I've found on-line for dealing with comprehension issues involve higher levels of meta-cognition - (i.e. making inferences, self-summary, asking question, all common ways for dealing with reading problems imply that one is able to de-code the text well enough to be able to understand what one is reading and eventually put it together into a meaningful cohesive whole). Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Comprehension Author: Lara H (sad) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:55:25 01/18/12 Wed Hey Ben, I had the same problems, I study at uni and just couldn't work out the arguments or what i was meant to get from the readings. I now use a reading program (natural reader) that reads out pdfs and websites to me so i can understand them properly. if you want to read books, then audio books are a great idea. this has helped me alot so i hope it helps you.

[> [> Subject: Re: Comprehension Author: Ben H. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:05:57 01/21/12 Sat Thanks a lot for the reference. It's good to know that there are other people out there who have similar difficulties. I have been listening to audiobooks lately and have found them very helpful - especially those of more popular variety that have an actual person reading the book rather than a computer (computer versions can be helpful too especially for academic stuff).