Remediating with Comic Strips

Abstract

Although there are many remediation materials for LD children available commercially, with more being produced, none are as universally available or as economical as comic strips. These materials are especially good for developing conceptual or logical abilities, such as sequencing, abstract thinking, and class inclusion. Comic strips are excellent for dyslexic children to teach left-to-right progression, discrimination of important details, and to give practice in reading. Guided work with comics may help the child distinguish fantasy from reality and to express himself verbally in a clearer manner. Perhaps best of all, time spent by an educator in developing the understanding and appreciation of an LD child for comics benefits his comprehension of social situations, develops his sense of humor, and gives him a leisure time activity to enjoy.