Breaking the Reading Barrier

Breaking the Reading Barrier addresses an often-overlooked factor in reading struggles: challenges in visual processing and motor integration. While phonics instruction is essential, many students continue to struggle because critical visual skills—such as tracking, coordination, and spatial awareness—are not assessed or supported. Drawing on interdisciplinary research from neuroscience, occupational therapy, and reading science, this book equips educators to identify the signs that visual difficulties may be hindering a child’s literacy development. Key features include:Practical classroom toolsReal-world case studiesObservation checklistsScreening resourcesStep-by-step interventionsStrategies for interdisciplinary collaborationThe book emphasizes the importance of building partnerships with occupational therapists, vision specialists, and families to provide comprehensive support within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Written with clarity and enriched by genuine classroom scenarios, Breaking the Reading Barrier empowers educators to move beyond a phonics-only approach, offering actionable solutions to support more learners.