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Severe Dyscalculia: When Math Won’t Stick – Ask Sue

When a parent says her daughter has “math amnesia” and nothing — not IEPs, tutors, or even her own best efforts — seems to help, this article breaks down why severe dyscalculia resists traditional approaches and what truly helps build lasting math ability.

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Nov 21, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Differences Between Dyslexia and Dyscalculia in Math – Ask Sue

A parent asks how to tell whether their child’s math difficulties are caused by dyslexia or dyscalculia. Sue explains the key differences—and why getting the diagnosis right matters for finding the right help.

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Nov 20, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Spelling Problems: When Spelling Becomes a Mindfield – Ask Sue

When a child spells “friend” as frend or “because” as becos, it’s not laziness—it’s a processing problem. Sue unpacks the mindfield behind spelling and how to support struggling learners.

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Nov 19, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Visual Fluency: What on Earth Is That? Ask Sue

What is visual fluency—and why are some students struggling with it despite strong phonemic skills? This article explores how visual fluency relates to dyslexia, visual processing, and what schools can do to help.

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Nov 18, 2025Sue du Plessis
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My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Dyscalculia. Now What? Ask Sue

“Math has always been a battlefield in our house,” a mother writes after her son is diagnosed with dyscalculia. She’s not alone—and there is a way forward.

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Nov 17, 2025Sue du Plessis
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My Child Skipped a Grade and Is Lost in Math – Ask Sue

A concerned mom asks if her daughter, who skipped a grade after moving to Spain, can get English tutoring at her real level. We explore how Edublox helps children start at the level they truly need, no matter what the school system says.

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Nov 16, 2025Sue du Plessis
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How to Keep Kids Motivated When Reading Feels Hard – Ask Sue

When reading feels like a daily battle, motivation can vanish fast. In this edition of Ask Sue, we explore why some kids resist reading — and what parents can do when encouragement isn’t enough. From sparking curiosity to spotting deeper issues like working memory or phonological challenges, this is a guide to rebuilding confidence, one page at a time.

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Nov 6, 2025Sue du Plessis
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SQ3R Method: Make the Most of Study Sessions & Here’s How – Ask Sue

Feeling the exam pressure? Discover how the SQ3R method can transform study sessions into focused, effective learning time. Sue explains this simple 5-step approach to help your child retain more and stress less.

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Oct 11, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Is Phonics Enough to Teach Children to Read? – Ask Sue

Phonics is vital, but it isn’t enough. In this Ask Sue article, we explore why some children can sound out every word yet still struggle to understand what they read — and how reading must be built like a house: with language as the trench, cognitive skills as the foundation, phonics as the walls, and fluency and comprehension as the roof.

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Oct 8, 2025Sue du Plessis
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How Praise Can Backfire, and What to Say Instead – Ask Sue

Every parent wants to build a child’s confidence, but not all praise helps. In this Ask Sue article, we explore how well-meant words like “You’re so smart!” can sometimes do more harm than good — and what to say instead to nurture true motivation, perseverance, and a love of learning.

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Oct 7, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Should I Wait for My Child to “Catch Up,” or Get Help Now? – Ask Sue

Many parents hope their 3rd grader will “catch up” in reading with time. But research shows that waiting often widens the gap. By 4th grade, children shift from learning to read to reading to learn. Early help builds skills and confidence when it matters most.

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Sep 30, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Brain Training and Learning Difficulties: Hype or Help? – Ask Sue

Some call brain training a miracle, others a waste of time. Sue answers honestly: cognitive training builds the skills, but real progress comes when those skills are applied in reading, writing, and math.

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Sep 24, 2025Sue du Plessis
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