I assume that the authors have been doing primarily remedial work with children who have not learned phonics correctly, though, since the emphasis and anecdotes of Reading Reflex lean toward correcting already-established poor habits that have led to reading failure. Certainly most children, following this book to the letter, would learn to read, and there are many good management techniquest that would apply to beginning as well as remedial learners. But I think the best use of Reading Reflex would be in remedial work, where the child has learned poor word-attack skills, has learned to word guess, or never has been taught that the name of the letter is not the sound of the letter when reading. Everything you need for the lessons are included in the book. Supplementary materials are available, but not necessary to follow the plan presented.
Instructions are concise, clear, and free of professional vocabulary.
While I completed a four year college degree, it was in engineering not education. While I am not certain I will use this book for my next child, I am very pleased with the fact that everything I need is contained in the book, with the effectiveness of teaching my child and with the confidence it has given me in guiding her. I found the methods to be flexible and adaptable to various styles of learning and teaching. The one aspect my daughter has not liked is the stories - I think because they are not printed books. I agree with her assessment - much more enjoyment is derived from reading a book.