How to help when smart kids can't read📋

Josh was 10 years old and still couldn’t read. Whenever it was his turn, panic would set in. He’d dash to the toilet, sharpen a pencil, shuffle papers, anything to escape the spotlight. Sometimes a kind friend would whisper the words, helping him get by.

On the outside, it looked like nothing was wrong. But inside, Josh was battling embarrassment and fear of 'losing face' in front of his peers.

Kids are masters at hiding what they can’t do. They don’t want to look “dumb.” They don’t want to disappoint. But the cost is huge. Every time they cover up, they slip further behind and start believing they’re “not smart.”

When I started working with Josh, things took a new turn. For the first time, he was given tools that actually made sense to the way his brain works. Bit by bit, the letters stopped being a jumble and began to come together. The day it finally clicked, the look of pride on his face is something I’ll never forget.

This is why I do what I do. Not because kids aren’t trying hard enough, but because they need an approach that works for them.

This is exactly why so many parents wonder: where do I even start when I know something’s wrong but can’t quite put my finger on it? Today, we’ll look at what to do first if you’re worried your child is struggling, and how to get the right kind of help.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/aaCjd6IjtTg?si=HUi9kIskyswc4CpV