How does ABC dEcode® differ from traditional phonics programs?
In its simplest form, a letter is a visual shape coded to a single auditory sound. A child must master that system of coding before he or she can move past it to understand the meaning of words coded in letters. Most phonics programs present one sound with all its different symbol representations. For anyone with a visual or auditory problem, these rules are overwhelming. The fragile reader needs to learn consistency and this is where dEcode® begins. In ABC dEcode®, the focus is on the consistency between sound and its letter symbol. As students learn and test this consistency, they understand they can rely on it. Automaticity is developed, empowering the individual to transfer this learning to reading. ABC dEcode® is truly an individualized program with paths defined by the sounds each individual finds easiest to master and retain. Not only is the process instantly gratifying, results are achieved in a minimal amount of time. ABC dEcode® has proven to be more motivating and reliable t
