Rylie, an intelligent child with a strong work ethic, struggled with reading despite support from a private tutor. Her reading difficulties were puzzling considering her retention of information and overall educational skills. The breakthrough came when her mother realized Rylie couldn't see the words on the chalkboard during a classroom visit. This turned out to be the root cause of her struggles, revealing that her issues were not related to a lack of effort or understanding, but rather a physical limitation.
Rylie's teacher raved about her work ethic and overall educational acumen. Rylie clearly had the drive and the tools, yet her reading marks were low.
That changed with one question. Rylie's issue came into focus when my wife asked her, 'What is the word of the day written on the chalkboard?'
At age 6, she could not read. Rylie's language skills improved, but she didn't make a breakthrough with her reading.
We finally realized learning wasn't the issue. She couldn't physically see the words.
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