Learning Differences

The traditional way of learning how to read assumes the child already has an understanding of the sound components of language. However, children and adults who have dyslexia struggle with visual memory tasks like learning letter sounds.

Another way of describing dyslexia is “a lack of phonemic awareness,” which means that the dyslexic child has difficulty learning the sounds that letters make and the letter that goes with each sound. 

By learning how to break down the components of language into smaller parts, such as experiencing how it feels to physically write a letter, and by practicing visual tasks such as letter matching, children with learning differences like dyslexia are able to grasp the concept of letter sounds at their own pace and eventually learn how to decode words on their own.

Children can choose to repeat a task or activity repeatedly until they have learned the skill, and they have the flexibility to learn independently or with a guide. In providing a self-directed approach, the Reading with Miss Amanda books give children of all ages and learning abilities a chance to learn how to read with confidence.