If your child has trouble reading, it can impact a lot more than schoolwork. It can also affect their self-esteem and social life, which is why we encourage parents to ask questions as soon as they sense their child may be struggling.
We hope you will find the following signs helpful in beginning the conversation with your child’s caregiver, teacher, or pediatrician as well as seeking additional assistance when necessary.
Signs of Reading Trouble in Preschool or Kindergarten
• Finds making the connections between letters and sounds or remembering the alphabet challenging
• Demonstrates a limited vocabulary compared to children the same age and takes longer to master the alphabet
• Has trouble sounding out words or recognizing familiar sight words (the, and, as)
• Has difficulty with rhyming and rhyming games
Signs of Reading Trouble in Grade School or Middle School
• Is challenged by recalling facts and numbers
• May read slowly and make multiple errors in reading text
• Cannot understand what is being asked in a word problem in math
• Has trouble learning new skills (compensates by relying on memorization)
• Doesn’t seem to be able to follow written or oral directions
• May have letter reversals or misspells visually similar words (left for felt)
• Spells inaccurately and is behind grade level expectations
Signs of Reading Trouble in High School
• Struggles with reading text books and literature
• Has difficulty with organization and/or time management
• Finds it difficult to retell a story and presents ideas in an out of order or illogical sequence
• Opts out of reading aloud in class or becomes anxious when asked
• Learning a foreign language is very challenging
• Doesn’t “get” jokes, proverbs or common expressions, like “chip on your shoulder”
If some of these signs resonate with you, please don’t delay and begin the conversation today. Furthermore, if you are looking for a place to get additional assistance, please consider enrolling your child in academic instruction so your child can discover their personal reading strengths and begin to take on their challenges.
Because All Great Minds Don’t Think Alike
To learn more about our instruction program, please click on the appropriate age below:
Instruction for Adult and College Level Learners
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