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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

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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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

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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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

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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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

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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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

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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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

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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Cognitive Skills and Study Methods

Understanding Auditory Processing Deficits

Auditory processing is the brain’s ability to make sense of what we hear. When this system falters, children may struggle with reading, following instructions, or even focusing in class. This article explores the core components of auditory processing, signs of difficulty, and how parents and educators can offer effective support.

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Nov 15, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Sue for Help

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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Watch: Beating a Reading Disability — A Success Story

A parent shares how his daughter’s reading improved from being several years behind to catching up with her classmates — a wonderful reminder of what’s possible with the proper support.

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Oct 30, 2025The Edublox Team
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Parenting, Home and Family

Critical Thinking for Kids: 8 Strategies Parents Can Use at Home

In a fast-paced world overflowing with information, critical thinking is more than a skill—it's a superpower. Discover eight practical ways to nurture sharp, curious, and independent thinkers at home.

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Oct 21, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Dyslexia Treatment Program for Children

Discover a comprehensive, research-informed approach to dyslexia treatment that goes beyond phonics. This four-pillar model integrates structured instruction, cognitive training, targeted brain development, and foundational learning principles to help children overcome reading challenges.

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Oct 20, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

Are People with Dyslexia More Creative and Visually Gifted?

Two large meta-analyses examined whether dyslexia is linked to higher creativity or stronger visual-spatial skills. The results? Dyslexic individuals showed no consistent advantage in either area, though more variability was seen in visual-spatial tasks. The popular claims don’t hold up under scientific scrutiny.

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Oct 20, 2025Sue du Plessis
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