Language intervention with the retarded
James E. McLean, David E. Yoder, Richard L. Schiefelbusch
Language intervention with the retarded
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Developing Strategies
by James E. McLean, David E. Yoder, Richard L. Schiefelbusch
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Jake’s tongue twists around tricky sounds as his speech therapist watches closely. He tries again, but the words just won’t come out right. Will Jake find his voice before the session ends?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book offers an insightful look into speech therapy for children with intellectual disabilities, focusing on language intervention techniques. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 and provides educational value on speech disorders without graphic content. Parents should note the use of outdated terminology in the title, though the content remains respectful and informative.
Why we rated Language intervention with the retarded 11LE
Language intervention with the retarded is written at a Level 6 reading level across 270 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Language intervention with the retarded works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Language intervention with the retarded as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Language intervention with the retarded explores speech disorders, children with mental disabilities, speech therapy, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about speech disorders, children with mental disabilities, speech therapy.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780839106753
- Pages
- 270
- Publisher
- University Park Press
- Published
- 1972
- Type
- Fiction