Workbook of Activities for Language and Cognition (WALC) 4: Everyday Reading

The WALC 4 Everyday Reading workbook is a comprehensive resource designed to improve functional reading comprehension and attention for adults and adolescents with cognitive and language disorders. With 35 categories of practical reading tasks and comprehension questions, this workbook helps clients navigate everyday reading challenges such as signs, bills, recipes, maps, and more. Using real-world examples, WALC 4 engages users with true-to-life graphics, making it an ideal tool for therapists, parents, and educators looking to support individuals in developing essential reading skills needed for daily life. From interpreting appointment cards to understanding product labels and TV listings, this workbook promotes cognitive rehabilitation by offering structured exercises that target key areas like memory, reasoning, and attention.

Perfect for clients working on functional literacy, WALC 4 is a must-have resource for individuals struggling with cognitive-language disorders, helping them gain confidence and independence in understanding the written word in real-life contexts.

Reading tasks include: Signs, TV Listings, Announcements, Notices, Theater Ads, Grocery Ads, Gift Certificates, Coupons, Billboards, Product Labels, Prescription Labels, Directions, Recipes, Menus, Order Forms, Newspaper Ads, Classified Ads, Market Reports, Newspaper Articles, Invitations, Appointment Cards, Messages, Catalogs, Tables of Contents, Abbreviations, Index, Directories, Charts, Schedules, Maps, Claim Tickets, Receipts, Applications, Bills, and Bank Statements. 

Features:

• easy-to-read format
• simple, concise language
• consistent progression of complexity within and between tasks
• application to a wide range of acquired cognitive-language disorders

Ages: 16-Adults
Grades: 11-Adult

What’s In The Box:

• 1 workbook 182 pages • 8.5 x 11 • softcover • ©2003

How To Use It:

• Start by selecting the reading category that best suits the client's current abilities.
• Have the client complete the reading task, encouraging them to focus on the content, such as interpreting the text or identifying key information.
• Use the accompanying comprehension questions to prompt deeper understanding and discussion.
• Progress through the tasks, gradually increasing complexity as the client improves.
• Incorporate the workbook into regular therapy sessions to track progress and reinforce skills.