Oral communication problems in children and adolescents
Sol Adler
Oral communication problems in children and adolescents
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sol Adler
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Jamie stumbles over words during a big class presentation, feeling the eyes of everyone on them. The words just won't come out right, and the frustration bubbles up inside. What if this struggle hides a secret no one knows yet?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the challenges children and adolescents face with oral communication and language disorders, focusing on educational experiences in the United States. It offers insights into learning disabilities related to speech and language, providing a thoughtful look at these issues appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note that the book addresses communication difficulties sensitively and aims to foster understanding.
Why we rated Oral communication problems in children and adolescents 9LE
Oral communication problems in children and adolescents is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 173 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Oral communication problems in children and adolescents works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Oral communication problems in children and adolescents as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Oral communication problems in children and adolescents explores learning disabled children, education, oral communication, language disorders, 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 learning disabled children, education, oral communication.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0808918877
- Pages
- 173
- Publisher
- Thomas Allen Publishers
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Nonfiction