A reading difficulty is a signal to look more closely at the task. It is not an online diagnosis.
Start with what you observe
Does the child struggle to connect letters and sounds, blend a word, recognize familiar words, read connected text accurately, understand vocabulary, or explain what a passage means? Different observations point to different practice.
Keep the limits clear
These guides provide general educational information. Persistent or significant concerns are appropriate to discuss with the child's teacher or a qualified reading professional who can assess the child directly.
Keep exploring
Child Can't Sound Out Words? What to PracticeBreak the problem into letter-sound knowledge, blending, and supported decoding practice.Child Reads Slowly? Think Accuracy Before SpeedUnderstand slow reading in the context of word recognition, accuracy, practice, and comprehension.Child Can Read Words but Doesn't Understand ThemExplore vocabulary, language, background knowledge, self-monitoring, and comprehension strategies.Foundational Reading SkillsSee how sound awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension fit together.