A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.

Phonemes: Long and short vowels, and the influence of the vagus nerve.

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 08/11/2023

Thinking about long and short vowel sounds is confusing for about 20 per cent of children, and impairs learning to read. Improving sensitivity tophonemes through a rhythm-based approach extends and complements conventional methods of teaching.