How to create a successful reader? Milestones in reading development from birth to adolescence

Abstract

Reading is one of the most important academic abilities that establishes the foundation for a child's success in school. Therefore, early and accurate diagnosis of reading challenges is crucial for prevention of later academic failure. One challenge in early detection of reading difficulties is that the ability to read typically is acquired explicitly when a child is four to six years of age. However, reading ability relies on development of more basic abilities prior to reading acquisition, starting from birth.

Conclusion: Language, cognitive control and literacy milestones can be evaluated and trained from birth to better acquire reading later in life.

Keywords: Cognitive control; Development; Language; Literacy; Reading.