Parent Spotlight: "I Thought It Was Just English as a Second Language" (Episode 6)

She knew every phonics sound... but she still couldn't read fluently.When Ashley adopted her daughter from India, she assumed the reading struggles they faced were simply because English was her second language. Her daughter quickly learned to speak English, mastered her phonics, and could identify every sound on a flashcard.But when it came time to actually read...Everything fell apart.Words were repeated over and over. Reading was painfully slow. Comprehension was almost nonexistent. Ashley kept thinking, "Maybe she just needs more time."It turned out time wasn't the answer.In this heartfelt episode of Raising Confident Readers, Ashley shares her family's journey through Vision Reading Academy and the incredible transformation that followed.Today, her daughter isn't just reading- she's choosing to read. She's finishing chapter books, reading to her younger brother at bedtime, discussing books with her mom, and even choosing to sit by the pool with a novel in her hands.In this episode, we discuss:Why mastering phonics isn't always enoughThe signs Ashley almost overlookedHow English as a second language wasn't the real issueThe importance of consistency with exercisesThe confidence that comes when reading finally clicksWhy coaching and accountability made all the differenceHow reading transformed their family's relationshipsAshley's story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the missing piece isn't another curriculum- it's finding the root cause.If your child knows their phonics but still struggles to read fluently, this episode is one you won't want to miss.📍 Learn more or schedule your FREE assessment at www.visionreadingacademy.com. Looking to learn more? Head to VisionReadingAcademy.com to learn more, sign up for a free assessment, or get your questions answered.