Guide to Reading Difficulties

Boy reading marvel comics Reading difficulties are very common in a regular classroom. Children have different styles of learning, and many children struggle to read. However, these difficulties usually settle within a week or month.

Children who continue to have difficulties with reading, are sometimes diagnosed to have dyslexia. A Multi Sensory approach to teaching alphabets and the use of phonics helps children read more easily. Building up pre-reading skills including visual skills, picture identification and matching, can help these children pick up reading soon. Some children may require special help from a special educator, occupational therapist or psychologist for their difficulties in learning to read. Here are a collection of resources to help children with reading difficulties.

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The Importance of Reading Fluency

Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy and fluidity. Students with reading difficulties must stop to decode unfamiliar words which stops comprehension. Fluent readers...

Reading Support Through the Title I Program

If your school has qualified for a Title I Program, students who are reading below grade level may receive additional support through a Title I teacher. This program has helped thousands...

The Importance of Reading Fluency

Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy and fluidity. Students with reading difficulties must stop to decode unfamiliar words which stops comprehension. Fluent readers read and comprehend...

Reading Support Through the Title I Program

If your school has qualified for a Title I Program, students who are reading below grade level may receive additional support through a Title I teacher. This program has helped thousands of students improve...

Assistive Technology for Reading Instruction

Children with dyslexia or other reading difficulties need a great deal of supplemental instruction to improve their reading proficiency. Assistive technology does not replace an instructor, but can help...

Diagnostic Tests for Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability, but it is not easily diagnosed. There is no single test that would identify dyslexic children. A combination of tests is needed. Read on to understand the different...

Reading Homework Help for the Elementary Grades

Reading is an essential life skill, but kids don't always want to practice it. There are ways that parents and teachers can help kids learn to read — and show them that reading is fun —...

Guided Reading Levelled Readers: How Succeed With A Home Reader Program

There are lots of reading programs around, but how do you choose a good one? Should parents be part of the action at home? How about at school? This article shows you how...

Assistive Technology for Reading Instruction

Children with dyslexia or other reading difficulties need a great deal of supplemental instruction to improve their reading proficiency. Assistive technology does not replace an instructor...