Reviews
Tina Moreno, Speech-Language Pathologist and AAC Specialist, Co-Director, Camp ALEC - January 24, 2020
"Karen and David believe all children can learn to read and write. Their work is changing the world. And the best news is that with this book, they tell us how they do it, so we can do it too."
Brian Skotko, Emma Campbell Endowed Chair on Down Syndrome at Massachusetts General Hospital & Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School - January 20, 2020
"Let there be no doubt: children with even the most complex disabilities can and do deserve to enjoy the written word. Nonbelievers should be prepared for a conversion with this book, and believers will come away with practical solutions and effective strategies."
Kathy Howery, Lecturer, Communication Science Disorders, University of Alberta, Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Concordia University of Edmonton, Private Consultant, kATe Consulting, Inc. - January 20, 2020
"This book is everything I hoped it would be, and more! Researched based, practical in the extreme, and infused with stories of real students, real teachers and real parents…this book has the power to be a game-changer for the way comprehensive literacy is understood, is delivered, and is achieved for students which significant disabilities."
Judy Lariviere, Assistive Technology Specialist, Assistive Tech 4 A - January 15, 2020
"A true masterpiece…Every page is filled with pearls of wisdom, the best and most up-to-date evidence-based emergent and conventional literacy instructional practices, and relatable and inspiring real-life examples."
Jane Farrall, Speech Language Pathologist, Jane Farrall Consulting - January 15, 2020
"A truly comprehensive text about literacy teaching and learning for students with disabilities...will quickly become the ‘go to’ resource for those working with students with complex needs of all ages and at all literacy levels."
James Cunningham, Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Member of the Reading Hall of Fame - January 1, 2020
"Filled with how-to practicality and inspirational examples to empower those who would teach all students to read and write. Bravo!"
Susan Norwell, ATACP, co-founder, Rett University - December 20, 2019
"A must read for anyone teaching reading or anyone who should be teaching reading to those too often left behind. Comprehensive Literacy for All will accompany me to every IEP meeting and school consult from now on."
Caroline Ramsey Musselwhite - December 18, 2019
"A truly comprehensive resource: definitively evidence-based, but easily readable, extensive but not overwhelming, with explicit recommendations of how to design and implement comprehensive literacy instruction for all learners. I can't wait to get my own soon-to-be-dog-eared copy!"