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The Reading Doctor Blog
A selelction of blog post, news updates and award wins.

The Reading Doctor Blog


You've Not Been Duped… You've Been Let Down: Why Struggling Readers Deserve More Than a Quick Fix
At The Reading Doctor, we meet children every day who have been through years of systematic phonics instruction, sometimes as the only method offered and yet still cannot read.
Deborah Salsbury The Reading Doctor
Jul 312 min read


Why One-to-One Reading Support Transforms Learning for Neurodivergent Children
18 months ago my first pupil came through the door into my bright shiny new Reading Room. I felt a little nervous but as soon as I...

Cathy Heath
Jul 153 min read


What is the impact of ADHD on learning to read?
The young people I work with are brilliant at seeing the ‘bigger picture’. They notice details in illustrations that have passed me by, are incredibly funny and emotionally astute, and have wonderful turns of phrase. But for those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this neurodivergence can present challenges when learning to read.

Katy Diamond-Jalloh
Jul 154 min read


From struggling to thriving with the Reading Doctor:
Kiera began her Reading Doctor journey back in May 2023 and was my first student as I began my own journey as a Reading Doctor...

Liz Woolley
Jul 152 min read


Supporting Children with Dyslexia: A Practical Guide for Parents and Educators
Are you a parent of a child/ children with dyslexia?

Ali Dodd
Jul 152 min read
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