Some kids with reading difficulties can also have reading anxiety – what can parents do?

  • Written by: Genevieve McArthur, Professor at the Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy, Australian Catholic University
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Australian children are facing some big challenges. NAPLAN data shows about one in three students in years 3 to 9 are behind in reading-related skills. It is also estimated about one in seven children have poor mental health.

Until recently, most people assumed these were separate problems. However, there is growin...

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