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Share, David L. – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1997
Because of the universal, phonological nature of writing systems, functional proficiency in decoding is essential if a child is to become literate. This is the heart of the problem for many dyslexics and many other disabled readers. The whole-language approach that eschews decoding is inappropriate in light of this fact. (MSE)
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), Dyslexia, English (Second Language), Language Processing
