What about older students or adults with reading problems?

This article by Louisa Moats addresses reading problems with the older student. It's really exciting to see older students and adults who've struggled for years with reading problems FINALLY get it! Not being able to read well is for some reason seen as a personality flaw. Why isn't it  the same way if you can't fix cars or  program computers? Reading is a skill that has to be learned and taught.
Learn the sounds, learn to blend, and practice until fluent.