How to Help Children With Reading Problems

If you are a parent of a child who has reading problems, it is important to help your child as early on as possible. Helping a child to read provides a fundamental tool that can open up new possibilities.

Instructions

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      Talk with and monitor your child for specific areas that may need help. Many children have problems with specific sounds at different ages, but reading problems might be a result of dyslexia or a reading disorder.

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      Speak with your child's teacher or support staff to see if they can test your child to determine the source of the problem. Make sure that your child has had a hearing test to determine if your child is capable of hearing differences between letters.

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      Learn more about your child's interests and find books, magazines and other reading material that focus on those topics. Finding books that hold his attention may spark his interest and encourage him to read more.

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      Read aloud with your children at a specific time each day to develop an appreciation for reading and learning. Allow your child to ask questions and take turns reading aloud, so your child can hear the word the way it is meant to be pronounced.

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      Work on your children's phonics skills by working on how words sound, so they know how to sound out new words and develop the ability to connect sounds. Learning phonics is an essential part of developing reading skills.

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      Find a literacy program or literacy center in your area for a child who may need out-of-school assistance. Programs may offer an opportunity to read with an older child or even have a one-on-one tutor. If you are on a budget, some programs may not have any charges to low-income families.

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