Lindamood-Bell

Sara Andreu & Alexa Salzman

About the Program

Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has been a leader in the
education field in meeting the language, literacy, and math
needs of all students. They believe that everyone has the
ability to reach their potential with an accurate diagnosis
and relevant instruction. Their instruction is based on a
theory of cognition, rather than reading methods or
strategies that do not address the global needs of learners.

Comprehension
Context

Word
Recognition

Word
Attack

Skills
Reading is an integration of processing skills: word attack,
sight word recognition, contextual fluency, oral vocabulary,
and comprehension.

Three sensory-cognitive functions underlie reading and

comprehension:
1. Phoneme awareness is the ability to auditorily perceive
sounds within words.
2. Symbol imagery is the ability to create mental imagery
for sounds and letters within words.
3. Concept imagery is the ability to create mental
representations for the whole; it is dynamic imagery of
actions, scenes, movement, etc.

Beliefs

While individuals may have differences in their abilities, the processes

needed for reading are not different. Sensory-cognitive functions can be
developed, and change an individuals ability to read and comprehend.

Independent reading and comprehension begins with concept imagery and

symbol imagery. An individual must use sensory-input to monitor and
self-correct as they read.

Reading is a cognitive act, consisting of language and imagery.

Instruction must align with a theory of cognition to make a difference
for students.

Programs

SEEING STARS
for reading
words
and spelling

VISUALIZING &
VERBALIZING
for
comprehension
and thinking

TALKIES

LIPS

ON CLOUD NINE

for language
comprehension
and expression

for phonics
and
articulation

for
computation
and problem
solving

References
"Lindamood-Bell Instruction for Reading & Comprehension."
LindamoodBell. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2016.