[What should be done when a child cannot learn to read?].

Abstract

When a child faces difficulties in learning to read, clinicians should, first of all, examine cognitive functions. The actual reading level is checked using a test calibrated on normal reading development. They are thus able to differentiate between global learning disorders (related to mental deficiency or pervasive disorders) and specific reading impairment. Specific reading impairment might be a simple delay or developmental dyslexia. We described the first at-school training, as well as the criteria of speech therapy.