However, to achieve this, some children required more individual assistance and reinforcement than is possible to fit within the school day. Even if accurate , slow, labored reading impairs comprehension, since all her effort is used for decoding the words and not for understanding the meaning that words and sentences convey.
Some students find spelling very difficult.
This slows down the writing process and development of organizational skills. It hinders the child's creativity and often impacts the child's self esteem. Students who do not comprehend do not enjoy reading. They read less and cannot build the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed for their future.