Barriers to Reading

The Text

  • Size of print

  • Volume & quantity

  • Contrast & colour eg yellow overlay on books

  • Quality of books / appropriateness language/vocabulary/context

  • Interest and motivation

The Reader

  • Visual impairment & perceptual problems

  • Physical access turning the page?

  • Doesn't like the reader

  • Poor attention and concentration

  • Poor word recognition

  • Poor phonic awareness

  • Comprehension

  • World knowledge

  • Effort > no fun > frustration

  • Low self esteem & confidence

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