Speech and hearing problems in the classroom
Phyllis P. Phillips
Speech and hearing problems in the classroom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Phyllis P. Phillips
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know some kids find it tricky to speak or hear like others? There's a whole world of secrets behind these challenges, and discovering them can change everything—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers an insightful look into speech and hearing difficulties faced by children in the classroom, providing helpful information for educators and caregivers. It's suitable for middle-grade readers and gently introduces topics related to speech therapy and hearing disorders. Parents should note that it is a fictionalized reference designed to educate about these challenges in an accessible way.
Why we rated Speech and hearing problems in the classroom 9LE
Speech and hearing problems in the classroom is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 134 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Speech and hearing problems in the classroom works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Speech and hearing problems in the classroom as 9LE ("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, Speech and hearing problems in the classroom explores speech disorders in children, hearing disorders in children, speech therapy, and education — 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 in children, hearing disorders in children, 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
9LE — 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
- 0822018071
- Pages
- 134
- Publisher
- Cliff Notes
- Published
- 1975
- Type
- Fiction