Sometimes parents ask me…
"Why is it so hard for my child to learn to read? We’ve tried everything and he is still struggling."
Without sounding too technical, I will briefly describe the three processes that go into reading. A problem with one or more of these is the root cause for ALL reading problems…
Auditory processing which is our ability to discriminate sounds…we use this when we rhyme and sound out words as we read.
Visual processing is our ability to discriminate symbols…we use this to memorize sight words such as the word “the” --and to remember our spelling words and even math facts.
Language processing helps us to comprehend and remember what we read.
We need all three processes to read successfully. After reading this, you can decide which of these processes your child may be struggling with. He may even struggle with more than one.
By knowing the root cause, you will be able to find the correct intervention for your child.
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