PMID: 8942303Nov 1, 1996Paper

Inner-city adults with severe reading difficulties: a closer look

Journal of Learning Disabilities
R L GottesmanM S Kelly

Abstract

Relatively little is known about the characteristics of inner-city adults who seek assistance from literacy programs. Increased knowledge about this population will enhance the development of more effective programs, as well as policy options. This study describes the characteristics of 280 adults, ages 16 to 63, who came to an adult literacy program that focused on severe reading difficulties. The program, located within a hospital complex in a large, urban area, attracted these individuals through an extensive multimedia outreach effort. Results suggested that the adults who sought help were generally characterized by a vast array of cognitive, academic, and social difficulties. In addition, the extent of these difficulties increased dramatically as literacy level declined. These findings suggest that comprehensive educational, social, and vocational services may be needed to help adults with severe reading difficulties cope with the diverse and severe problems they face.

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Aug 20, 2010·Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR·Elsa EmeYves Almecija

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