When your child struggles with reading, it can be more challenging for children and parents. So it is more important to understand the cause of the struggles. Reading challenges can arise from comprehension issues, or whether it can be a more serious issue, like dyslexia. If your child struggles with reading, it is important to distinguish between comprehension challenges and dyslexia. Once you understand the cause of their struggles, you can help to more effectively address the problem.
What is Dyslexia? Common Symptoms in children
Dyslexia is a type of learning disability that makes it difficult for students to decode words they are reading. Dyslexia does not just impact reading: it can make spelling, math, and writing difficult, too. Children with dyslexia have trouble matching letters and the sounds they make. You can tell that a student may have dyslexia when they cannot read fluently. They may also have trouble spelling words correctly and spend a lot of time trying to sound out words. Usually, these are words that they should be able to recognize and say immediately.
A common misunderstanding is that dyslexia is an indication of a student’s intelligence. In Actual, experts believe dyslexia is caused by differences in the part of the brain that help people decode symbols. Dyslexia is not an indication of a person’s intelligence level.
What is the Difference between Dyslexia and Challenges with Reading Comprehension?
On the other hand students who struggle with reading comprehension don’t have trouble decoding symbols and letters in all settings. Rather, they can read the words they see on the page, but they have trouble understanding what those words mean. Reading comprehension challenges can be caused by difficulties with language processing. They may also be visual reasoning issues. Students with ADHD may not be able to concentrate on what they are reading. Alternatively, they may not be able to focus on the material long enough to glean the meaning of a text or passage.
Students who struggle with reading can benefit from getting extra support. If you are not sure whether your child has dyslexia or another issue, it may be helpful to speak or Contact IIAHP Brain Achievement Centres. Our therapies can help alleviate the underlying causes and help get children back on track so they can become successful at school and at home.
In the past 10 years, we’ve worked with over 2000 children, who improved in their critical skills needed to create a brighter path for their future. Contact us online to learn more about how the IIAHP Brain Achievement Center Program can help. You can also view the research and results of the program on the website.
