Why Struggling Readers Need Something Different
Why Struggling Readers Need Something Different
And why the problem isn’t your child—it’s the method.
Every parent wants to see their child succeed. You’ve likely tried everything: tutors, reading apps, phonics worksheets, flashcards, IEPs, and school interventions. But despite your efforts, your child is still behind in reading. Maybe they can’t sound out unfamiliar words, struggle with spelling, or simply avoid reading altogether.
You’re not alone—and more importantly, you haven’t failed.
The truth is, struggling readers don’t need more of the same. They need something different. Something that actually works with their brain, not against it.
Mainstream Methods Often Miss the Mark
Most school programs and traditional tutors follow a one-size-fits-all approach to reading. While this may work for some students, it often leaves struggling readers more confused and frustrated.
That’s because these approaches tend to:
Rely heavily on memorization (hello, endless “sight word” lists)
Overload students with rules and exceptions
Skip over foundational skills like phonemic awareness and sound-symbol mapping
Move too fast—or too slow—for the learner’s actual needs
This leads to cognitive overload, low confidence, and minimal progress. And the worst part? The child begins to believe they are the problem.
The Science Tells a Different Story
Reading isn’t a natural process—it’s a skill the brain has to be taught. Research shows that only 30% of children learn to read through any method. The other 70% require explicit, structured, and brain-aligned instruction to succeed.
What does that mean?
✅ Teaching phonemic awareness (the ability to hear and manipulate sounds)
✅ Using speech-to-print instruction that helps the brain make meaningful connections
✅ Building decoding skills in a logical, layered way
✅ Eliminating guesswork and memorization as the main strategy
This is exactly what we do at Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy.
Why Our Approach Works
We don’t tutor—we provide targeted reading therapy based on how the brain naturally learns language.
Through personalized, 1:1 sessions, we help students:
Break down and decode unfamiliar words
Build confidence and comprehension
Improve spelling and fluency
Catch up in weeks, not years
In fact, 95% of our students reach grade level in just 12 weeks.
Yes, even those who’ve been behind for years.
This Isn’t About Working Harder. It’s About Working Smarter.
Your child doesn’t need to struggle for years. They don’t need to memorize more or try harder.
They just need someone to teach them differently.
We’re here to do that—compassionately, effectively, and quickly.
💬 Ready to See a Breakthrough?
If your child has been stuck and nothing has worked, it’s time to try something different.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation. Let’s build a plan that works with your child’s brain—not against it.
📩 www.blossomingskillsreadingtherapy.net
catherine@blossomingskillsreadingtherapy.net
