Reading and Writing Difficulty

A reading and writing problem refers to persistent difficulties in learning to read, write, or both, despite having adequate learning opportunities and appropriate instruction. It can affect the speed, accuracy, or comprehension of what is read, and is usually detected during the school years.

How it may be noticed:

• Confusion in recognizing letters or their sounds
• Slow, halting reading, or reading with many errors
• Difficulty putting ideas in writing or ordering words

When is it worth assessing? When a child falls behind their peers, avoids reading tasks, or shows constant frustration with them.

Which professional helps? The speech-language pathologist evaluates language and designs exercises to strengthen these skills in a personalized way. An early assessment with this professional can greatly ease the child's school path and confidence, so at any doubt it is worth consulting.