Our 50 Most Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

29. I see that you refer to 'the nature of the code' a lot. What do you mean by 'the nature of the code'?

30. My district has just adopted a systematic phonics program. I had been using Phono-Graphix with lots of success. What should I do?

31. Are there particular books that you suggest to parents and teachers?

32. My eight year old is reading pretty well now after two month of Reading Reflex, but still reverses b and d in reading and when spelling. Should I be worried? Is there anything I can do?

33. My child confuses 'i' and 'e' in reading and spelling.

34. I noticed the word 'packed' on your 'd' word list. But the sound at the end of 'packed' is 't'. Is this an error?

35. I noticed you've got the sounds 'o' and 'au' on the same list. Is that an error?

36. How were the Phono-Graphix tests developed? Are they normed?

37. I am working with your Word Work classroom kit. How fast can I expect my year one students to progress?

38. I am a middle school teacher. I love your Word Work manual but I think it's a little young for my students. Any suggestions for adapting it?


39. I recently heard about your book 'How to Raise Your Child's Verbal Intelligence'. I thought IQ was fixed after a certain age. I have a six year old and an eleven year old. Can I really make my children smarter?