Edublox Clinics and Reading Problems

Playing the piano, to the uninitiated, is an intimidating task: learning the proper finger movements, working the pedal, reading notes, keeping time. To a child with a reading problem, comprehending a simple word can be just as daunting.

Although there is a large number of learning difficulties to be found, a reading difficulty is the most common. Roughly 85% of children diagnosed with learning difficulties have a primary problem with reading and related language skills. Some experts are of the opinion that this percentage is even higher, so much so that diagnosing a child with a learning difficulty is understood to include a reading difficulty.

Because reading and writing are essential in life and making a living, problems at school can lead to great anxiety in parents. Unless the child’s problem is dealt with in an adequate manner, what awaits him outside the school gates is probably nothing but a hopeless future.

Reading problems can have destructive emotional effects. Persistent learning failure leads to anguish, embarrassment and frustration. “There is something terrifying about sitting at the back of the class and having somebody ask you questions which you know you will never be able to answer,” an adult dyslexic told British actress and author Susan Hampshire, who is also dyslexic.

At Edublox we address the causes of reading problems. Because we address the causes and not the symptoms, we are able to solve reading problems effectively.

A weak foundation in cognitive skills is the biggest issue facing struggling readers. Underlying cognitive skills — concentration, auditory processing, working memory, etc. — must function well for you to efficiently and easily read.

The great news is that these weaknesses can be attacked head-on. The key is to identify the specific cognitive weaknesses and to strengthen these mental skills through dynamic training and practice. That’s right, cognitive skills can be improved, strengthened, and enhanced.

Contact an Edublox clinic today, let us teach your child these fundamental skills, and give him/her the gift of reading!