D. Dr. Cecil Mercer was the key note speaker at the 37th annual LDAA Conference held in October. He is a Distinguished Professor of Special Education at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The literature is mixed on the general effectiveness of parent tutoring.
Some experts claim it is effective, whereas others question it.
The success of home tutoring may depend on cooperative efforts. These children need sustained attention in order to learn. These parents may spend their time better with the child in activities that are enjoyable mutually. Foremost, parents should provide the child with a home environment of warmth, acceptance, and understanding. The child needs and deserves a comfortable place to retreat from the pressures, demands, and frustrations of daily living.