Logopedics encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention in various language, speech, and voice disorders. Within language, the speech therapist works on improving oral expression, written expression, and communication.

On the other hand, one of the most common problems is difficulties in literacy. Reading and writing are two challenging skills that involve many cognitive abilities, which do not always develop simultaneously in all individuals. If these abilities are not well established and the academic process progresses faster than the child's developmental process, it can lead to demotivating consequences that manifest as difficulties in academic development. In most cases, these difficulties result in emotional and behavioral changes such as low self-esteem, frustration, insecurity, etc.

There are different learning disorders derived from literacy difficulties, such as the dreaded dyslexia (which we are all familiar with and which many academically brilliant people have), dysgraphia, or dysorthography, etc. However, these difficulties can also be a consequence of other attentional disorders with or without hyperactivity (ADD, ADHD) or specific language disorders (SLD).

For this reason, a good diagnosis is important, and it is essential to consult professionals like speech therapists at the first sign of suspicion. One should not wait for failure; it is mostly the school that refers these cases since it is during the school age that the child's learning progress is observed, and difficulties are detected. However, as parents, it is also important to be attentive to the signs.

In this regard, early speech therapy intervention will lead to more successful outcomes and the establishment of solid learning. The speech therapy professional, during weekly interventions, will equip the child with the necessary strategies and resources for each stage of development. Additionally, speech therapy interventions should be conducted in coordination with the school and with the collaboration of the family.

Therefore, consulting a professional is key for the child to learn to compensate for these difficulties. However, the most important thing is for children to be motivated; frustration and total rejection must be avoided. Thus, addressing these issues in a natural, dynamic, and fun way is essential to facilitate the path towards learning.