My child is bright, so why is he having problems learning to read? Why is reading so hard for my daughter? She just seems to not get it.  Why does my child struggle learning how to read? Why is reading so difficult for some students? Why do students encounter difficulty learning to read?

Reading problems have nothing to do with intelligence or ability but rather with how the person processes the print.  Many extremely intelligent students struggle with reading.  Reading difficulties are common because reading is not a natural biological process. Reading is a complex learned skill.  Consequently children do not naturally develop reading skills. For additional information read the article Students Who Face Difficulties Learning to Read: Information on Reading Problems and Dyslexia

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This information was written by Miscese Gagen a mother with a passion for teaching children to read proficiently by using effective methods. She is also a successful reading tutor and author of the reading instructional programs Right Track Reading Lessons and Back on the Right Track Reading Lessons. The purpose of this information is to empower parents and teachers with information on teaching children how to read. We CAN improve reading proficiency, one student at a time!  Additional information is located at www.righttrackreading.com ~ Copyright 2005, 2006, 2007 Miscese R. Gagen