Extracts from the review published in the Bulletin of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, volume number 524, December 1995

"....... The use of audio tapes is a novel departure in this field, but one which makes perfect sense considering the client group in question...... The tapes have been professionaly recorded and are clear and easy to understand. The overall standard of presentation is excellent...... Useful general advice is also given regarding how to manage reading problems. The texts have been carefully selected to be functionally useful to people in everyday life situations. I would regard this as a welcome addition to the range of clinical tools available for use with acquired dyslexia...... ...useful resource material for both clinicians and people with dyslexia and dysphasia, in a format which is easily accessible to all."

      • Carol Sacchet, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent.


From clients and carers:

• "Dick and I are enjoying Set One tapes very much indeed. We "work" 9.30 - 10.30 each morning. I just can't thank you enough. The way he's forming his words - and reading - is just amazing. We've re-capped lots of times on each section, of course. I can tell that Dick is really enjoying the sessions - and I know I am!"
————• Mrs. J.H. Harlech, Wales 1999



• "My husband was able to follow your instructions with ease and this gave him considerable confidence. He used the tapes over and over again and enjoyed using them. Quite often he preferred to use them by himself and this was a bonus for both of us: R. was helping himself, was not needing to rely on me and was receiving help from a therapist, in our own home and at any convenient time. He improved during the time he used the tapes."
————• Mrs. R.C. Hereford and Worcester, U.K. 1995



• "We found Reading Again an invaluable teaching aid. In an area where there is not a great deal of information or material easily available to help a patient, this course of teaching is great value for money. Anyone desperate to regain the skills of reading and speech would welcome this material."
————• Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nottingham, U.K. 1999



• "..…I cannot speak too highly of the quite remarkable help they (the tapes and booklets) have been to me… I cannot recommend this structured reading programme too highly."
————• Mr.T.T., who was a hospital consultant, retired as a result of a stroke following which he became a letter-by-letter reader. Writing remained intact. T.T. is the patient discussed in 'Letter-by-Letter Dyslexia: a resource file and a case discussion' by the same author. 1998



• "I have used both sets of Reading Again. It has helped my understanding of speech and my reading. I had to really think and listen carefully. I played the tapes a few times and then I could understand. Reading sentences was just right. Paragraghs are too difficult, so it helped me to get started reading again. I am using the tapes to work on my writing as well."
————• Mr. I.J. Derby, U.K. 1999 - as described to his speech and language therapist.


Testimonials from speech and language therapists

• "…an excellent idea…a most useful resource."
————• Ruth Coles, Director, Action for Dysphasic Adults (now Speakability), London. 1995



• "Since becoming aware of the material I have included reference to it in my teaching on written language to our speech and language therapy students. I have also recommended it to several clinicians and patients… The clarity of instructions and careful attention to presentation speed should facilitate independent use which is one of the objectives of the package. It is good to see this focus on the comprehension of the written word."
————• Catherine Mackenzie, Course Director - B.Sc in Speech and Language Pathology, University of Strathclyde. 1997 Advisor in aphasia to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.



• "Speech and language therapists will certainly find this a useful resource, which can be adapted in various ways."
————• Celia Woolf, City Dysphasic Groups, City University, London (now Connect) .Extract from the Action for Dysphasic Adults (now Speakability) newsletter, 'Speaking Up', in December 1995.



• "I have purchased both sets and found them invaluable."
————• Heather Taylor, MRCSLT, ASLTIP, Bolton. 1996



• "Reading Again has revolutionised my therapy. This is a most innovative, organised aid for the busy speech and language therapist. There is excellent modelling from the recording therapist. I have used the programme in group work."
————• Monica Jacobson, Speech and Language Therapist, Pretoria, South Africa. 1997



• "The system is easy to use and non intimidating. The material used is…relevant to a wide audience."
————• Sue Bell, MRCSLT, ASLTIP, Basing, Hampshire. 1996