Are you the parent of a child with Down syndrome who dreams of the day your child will go beyond sight words to read independently? Are you a teacher who has resorted to sight words because phonics just didn’t work? Are you someone who is curious about what researchers have to say regarding explicit phonics instruction for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

Then this is the book for you.

Here you will learn when sight words are meaningful, and when they are not. You’ll understand why “conventional” phonics can frustrate, confuse, and even fail our struggling readers. In their place, you will discover the authors’ unique sequence of interactive instruction, designed especially for those with Down syndrome. This indispensable guide provides the beginning steps on your loved one’s path toward independent reading, greater academic accomplishments, and broader future opportunities.

It’s never too early. It’s never too late.