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Does your child have a reading problem? Do not ignore these signs!

There are millions of children around the world with reading problems and so many parents trying to figure out the best way to teach their children. Unfortunately, most parents do not realize their child is suffering from a reading disorder. Here are a few signs that your little one is finding how to read challenging:

  1. Have a tough time differentiating between every letter.
  2. They cannot read fluently.
  3. Does not understand how to read a word and in what order.
  4. May read the word correctly on one page, but may have difficulty recognizing the same word in another page.
  5. Substitute similar words such as, horse for house.
  6. Does not have the skill to sound out words that are unfamiliar.
  7. Ignores punctuation at the time of reading.
  8. Skips or rereads lines.
  9. Inserts extra letters when reading a word.
  10. Substitutes similar reading words while reading a story. For instance, may read shouted instead of said.
  11. Skips small words like the, a, of, to, from and were.
  12. Has a hard time reading words on flashcards.
  13. Does not like reading.
What is the main reason behind reading problems in a child?
In case you have a child, who is displaying any of the signs above, don’t worry! There could be several treatable causes leading to the issue.

A child that suffers from an auditory processing disorder may have a difficult time understanding how to read. Even though a child with this disorder may face several academic challenges, you can still help your little one learn to read.  Seek expert advice and look for ways over the internet.

Dyslexia is one of the most common spelling and reading disability. About 10% children are affected by it. There are numerous signs which may vary from child to child. Apart from this, vision problems may also cause reading problems. Work with the child’s podiatrists to rule out any issues with vision such as convergence insufficiency or far-sightedness.

Other reasons that lead to reading problems include poor working memory and autism. Attention deficit can also cause reading deficiencies because it becomes extremely difficult for the little one to stay focused at the task in hand. As a homeschooling parent it is best that you get in touch with an expert to handle the issue.
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