I am a fan of Your Baby Can Read and I support the originator and his claims. I reject the verdict and I reject the opinions of those who sided against Your Baby Can Read.
I used this program over 25 years ago with my kids. It was a great program. All of my kids are really great readers.
I think it is a great program, and I have seen wonderful results. I do not believe that Dr. Titzer made false claims. Young children are engaged with this program, and will learn to read if only on a basic, simple level depending on how much this is shown to them and how they respond.
It is presented in a fun and interesting way, with repetition and fun reinforcement. Yes, it is basically sight reading, but phonics is also introduced in subtle ways. The child is pleased with his success and is encouraged to continue reading without feeling it is an insurmountable task. Some children will naturally catch on quicker, and may eventually read at a higher level at an early age, but the goals of parents should be to introduce the concept and then allow the child to progress at his or her OWN comfortable pace.
It should be viewed as an enrichment, and not a magical one size fits all way of learning to read. I love the program and recommend it.
I hope Dr. Titzer will be able to continue making this product while addressing the issue that parents should not set unrealistic goals for each and every individual child.