Ask AIM
A weekly advice column on AIM Nexus where readers can submit their pressing literacy questions and receive thoughtful, trustworthy guidance.
Each response draws on the latest research and expert advice to provide friendly and practical support.
What is SOR?
Q:
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to finally get a better handle on the Science of Reading. What’s a good place to start if I want to learn more without falling down a research rabbit hole?
- Brian
Supporting Weak Spellers
Q:
I have several students who are poor spellers. Where do I begin to teach them how to be better spellers?
- Christine
Reading Intervention for Autistic Students
Q:
Do you have any recommendations for reading intervention materials or strategies that work well for students with autism?
- Jonah
They Just Don't Understand
Q:
I have 4th graders who are at least one, if not two, grade levels behind in comprehension. How can I help them?
- Blakely