Can Phonics Plus Five work for children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?
Children with ADD typically blossom with use of Phonics Plus Five. Central to the children’s problems are difficulties in being diligent with “boring”activities. That’s why their spelling is often so weak –and inconsistent. In a single paragraph, a child may write a word like night in several different ways (nite, knight, niet). As the name of the syndrome tells us, the kind of attention to detail that spelling requires is a Herculean task for them. But if the children are to progress, it is vital that they develop a reasonable level of diligence. This can be done — but it must be achieved through small, clear, manageable activities that never leave the children feeling overwhelmed. That is precisely how the Phonics Plus Five sessions are constructed. They are also designed to minimize error so that the children consistently feel the success that keeps them willing to learn.
