Eye tracking is a way to study how people use their eyes when they do certain things, like reading.

The letter for today is T, and the word is TRACKING.

People who have trouble reading and learning (like dyslexia) move their eyes differently from other readers. Eye tracking studies help us understand this.

Tracking, or following the text with one’s eyes, is an important skill for successful reading. Here are three reasons why tracking is important for reading:

Comprehension: Tracking helps readers to maintain their place in the text and keep track of what they have read. This is especially important for comprehension, as readers who lose their place or skip over words or lines may miss important information and have difficulty understanding the text.

Fluency: Tracking is also important for developing reading fluency, or the ability to read smoothly and accurately. When readers are able to track the text efficiently, they can read at a steady pace without having to stop and start, which can improve their overall reading speed and accuracy.

Attention: Tracking requires a certain level of attention and focus, which can help readers to stay engaged with the text and avoid distractions. Eye tracking can help identify whether a child is experiencing attention-related difficulties, such as difficulty maintaining focus on the text or becoming distracted by other elements on the page.

Eye tracking technology can help children who have trouble reading and learning. This technology follows a child’s eye movements when they read. It helps you understand how your child understands information and where they are struggling. With this knowledge, educators and teachers can create better support structures to help your child learn better.

While not as precise as using specialized eye tracking technology, there are simple methods you can follow that can provide valuable insights into your child’s reading behavior and help you identify potential areas of difficulty that may require further assessment or support.

It your child has trouble reading and learning, schedule a FREE Learning Clarity Breakthrough Session with me.