Understanding the nature and severity of reading difficulties among students with language and reading comprehension difficulties

This study investigated the presence of word reading difficulties in a sample of students in Grades 1-4 identified with language and reading comprehension difficulties. This study also examined whether distinct word reading and listening comprehension profiles emerged within this sample and the extent to which these groups varied in performance on cognitive and demographic variables. Implications for educators providing instruction to students with or at risk for dyslexia and developmental language disorders were discussed.