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I didn't know about that study - very interesting!

I also didn't think about the learning disabilities.

Great points - it sounds like, in some cases, at least, audio books might be a better option than reading!

its definately an advancing area of study - there is a summer listening program that you can participate in online, that pairs a popular new release with a classic - I think last week was Jane Eyre and something else...

http://www.audiobooksync.com/

Dee wrote: "http://www.audiobooksync.com/"

Thank you for the link - I'll check it out!

I agree they count - you're still exposed to the vocabulary, syntax, and rhythm, sometimes more so with an audiobook. I always listen when I drive to & from work and I read when I'm at home. This allows me to double my books and exposes me to twice as many authors as I would without reading. Many educators advocate reading aloud well into the teen years to help inspire a love of reading.