“Child says the words are moving on the page.” “Why does my child rub their eyes when reading?” “My 6 year old says the letters are dancing.” “Child skipping lines or losing place when reading.” “Why does my child get headaches after school?” “Words look blurry or wiggly to my child.”

“My 6 year old hates reading and cries.” “Why is my child guessing words instead of sounding them out?” “Child avoiding school books 6 year old.” “Is it normal for a Year 1 child to struggle with phonics?” “How to help a reluctant reader at home.”

“What are the signs I should look for at home?” Keep an eye out for these “red flags” during reading time:

“Is this the same thing as Dyslexia?” Not exactly, but they often go hand-in-hand. While Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference, Visual Stress is a sensory/visual issue. Many children with Dyslexia also have Visual Stress. By identifying and “fixing” the visual side with the right colour or lens, we can clear the path for them (more…)

“My child is falling behind in Year 1 phonics. Could a coloured overlay help?” Many parents find that a specific colour of transparent overlay can “calm” the page down. By changing the background colour from bright white to a softer tint (like mint, lilac, or rose), the “dancing” letters often stand still. This can be (more…)