Reading difficulties generally fall into three main classifications, each linked to different underlying challenges:
Children struggle to connect letters to sounds, decode words, and read fluently. This is the most common type of reading difficulty.
The child can read the words, but struggles to understand meaning, make inferences, or remember what they read.
A combination of decoding problems and comprehension issues—often linked to weaknesses in working memory, attention, or processing speed.
These difficulties often stem from cognitive skill weaknesses, not lack of effort. Identifying the underlying cause early can help children get the right support and improve reading confidence.
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Wilma H. Miller has written: 'Diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties in secondary school students' -- subject(s): Reading disability, Reading (Secondary) 'Reading diagnosis kit' -- subject(s): Reading, Ability testing 'Reading & writing remediation kit' -- subject(s): Schreibunterricht, Leseunterricht 'Identifying and correcting reading difficulties in children' -- subject(s): Reading disability, Remedial teaching, Reading
Lance M. Gentile has written: 'Stress and reading difficulties' -- subject(s): Reading, Reading disability, Remedial teaching, Stress (Psychology)
Ursula Cooke MacDougall has written: 'If your child has reading difficulties ..' -- subject(s): Remedial teaching, Reading
Miles Albert Tinker has written: 'Preparing your child for reading' -- subject(s): Reading (Elementary), Reading (Preschool) 'Teaching elementary reading' -- subject(s): Reading (Elementary) 'Reading Difficulties' 'Bases for effective reading' -- subject(s): Reading, Remedial teaching
Claire Davis has written: 'Remedial work in reading based on comprehension difficulties' -- subject(s): Remedial teaching, Reading
When reading answers, a teacher must use classification to separate those sentences that were written by students themselves from those that were answered on the Internet.
Duane syndrome can lead to reading difficulties primarily due to the associated eye movement abnormalities, which affect binocular vision and depth perception. Individuals with this condition often experience difficulties with convergence and coordinating eye movements, making it challenging to track lines of text smoothly. Additionally, the strain from trying to compensate for these issues can result in fatigue and reduced reading efficiency. As a result, these visual challenges can hinder overall reading comprehension and fluency.
Children of normal intelligence who have persistent difficulties in learning specific skills such as reading, writing, or mathematics may be experiencing a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD). Examples include: Dyslexia – difficulties with reading, spelling, and language processing. Dyscalculia – difficulties with numbers, math concepts, and calculations. Dysgraphia – difficulties with handwriting and written expression. These conditions are not caused by lack of intelligence, motivation, or poor teaching. Instead, they are linked to how the brain processes information. With early identification and specialized interventions like structured brain training programs and targeted support children with SLDs can make significant progress and thrive academically. Learn more about dyslexia treatment programs in Dubai at The Brain Accelerator, where we help children strengthen reading, memory, and focus through science-based training.
George Horatio Hilliard has written: 'Probable types of difficulties underlying low scores in comprehension tests' -- subject(s): Ability testing, Reading, Reading (Elementary)
Collaborative strategic reading helps a person learn and improve their comprehension skills. It can help all students including those with learning difficulties and can be applied in a classroom situation.
Slow reading can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor reading habits, lack of focus or concentration, visual processing difficulties, language processing issues, or underlying cognitive challenges like dyslexia. It is important to identify the specific cause of slow reading in order to address it effectively.