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when reading takes more effort: what can help

12 May 2026 · 5 min read

Dyslexia does not say anything about a child’s intelligence or curiosity. It can make connecting written letters, sounds and words slower and more effortful, leaving less energy for meaning and enjoyment.

support the task in front of the reader

  • Let the reader hear text while following the same words.
  • Make text size, spacing, colour and contrast adjustable.
  • Offer word meanings and syllables without sending the reader away from the page.
  • Use short, repeatable practice rather than turning every mistake into a lesson.

where wobble fits

Wobble is an assistive tool, not a diagnosis or replacement for teaching. It helps a reader get through a real book while still reading aloud, practising difficult words and checking what they understood.