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Dyslexia refers to any reading difficulty not associated with obvious problems such as bad eyesight. Dyslexias include the inability to name letters, to read words or sentences, or to recognize words directly even though they can be sounded out.
Dyslexia is not limited to reversing the order of letters in reading or writing, as is often implied in popular culture; it may, for instance, include unexpected spelling mistakes and unusual syntax, and may be associated with dyscalculia. Most theories focus on nonprimary areas in the frontal lobe and the temporal lobe.
It is said to be a neurological disorder with biochemical and genetic markers. Dyslexia was originally defined as a difficulty with reading and writing that could not be explained by general intelligence. One diagnostic approach is to compare their ability in areas such as reading and writing to that which would be predicted by his or her general level of intelligence.
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Overcoming Dyslexia : A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level
by Sally Md Shaywitz
Clear, practical, science-based information and advice for successful results
One in five American children has trouble reading. But they are not stupid or lazy. In Overcoming Dyslexia, Dr. Sally Shaywitz, codirector of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and a leader in the new research into how the brain works, offers the latest information about reading problems and proven, practical techniques that, along with hard work and the right help, can enable anyone to overcome them. Here are the tools that parents and teachers need to help the dyslexic child, age by age, grade by grade, step by step.
- What dyslexia is and why some intelligent, gifted people read slowly and painfully
- How to identify dyslexia in preschoolers, schoolchildren, young adults, and adults
- How to find the best school and how to work productively with your child’s teacher
- Exercises to help children use the parts of the brain that control reading
- A 20-minute nightly home program to enhance reading
- The 150 most common problem words-a list that can give your child a head start
- Ways to raise and preserve a child’s self-esteem aqnd reveal his strengths
- Stories of successful men and women who are dyslexic
Sally Shaywitz, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the Yale University School of Medicine and codirector of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention. A member of the National Reading Panel and the Institute of Medicine of the Academy of Sciences, and chosen as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly, she lectures regularly throughout the country and has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America and The Today Show.
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The Gift of Dyslexia
by Ronald D. Davis, Eldon M. Braun
At the age of 38, Ronald D. Davis made a discovery about perception that enabled him to read a book cover to cover -- for the first time. The methods he devloped have helped thousands of children and adults around the world to overcome reading, writing, study and attention problems. This audio version explains the concepts of Davis Dyslexia Correction (R) for people who would rather listen than read.
Ron Davis, author of The Gift of Dyslexia, grew up "retarded" (what would today be called autistic) until his early teens. Even though he failed miserably in the school system, he later took technical courses and became a successful engineer, businessman and artist. He was functionally illiterate until age 38 when he discovered how to mentally orient his perceptions. After that, he dedicated his life to helping people with the gift of dyslexia achieve literacy and self-esteem.
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How To Reach and Teach Children and Teens with Dyslexia : A Parent and Teacher Guide to Helping Students of All Ages Academically, Socially, and Emotionally
by Cynthia M. M.Ed. Stowe
"This is a wonderful reference book for parents of children with dyslexia. It's the kind of book they've been asking for. I have been recommnending it to parents as well as teachers. The interviews with parents, students and adults with dyslexia are one of the strengths of this book. It makes the plight of dyslexic very real and gives the reader insight into their struggles. Parents can gain a sense of support and realize they are not alone in their efforts to help their child, and teachers are continually reminded of the profound effect their teaching style and their words have on students."—Heddy Christenson, Director, Eagle Mountain School
How to Reach and Teach has the best definition we found, and the first five chapters about diagnosis, special education, intervention, and principle of instruction guided us through the very stressful, and very difficult meetings with school officials. No parent of a dyslexic child should be without it. It is our "bible." We have the strategies to help our child learn reading, handwriting, spelling, writing, and math. We now understand so much about the problems with everyday skills like telling time, staying on task, inability to remember money, and keeping track of school work. Throughout this book are wonderful interviews with parents, educators, and students with dyslexia. Reading these interviews helped us see that we are not alone and that there is hope."—Angie Wilson Hood, a parent
How to Reach and Teach Children & Teens with Dyslexia provides parents and teachers with everything that's needed to help students with dyslexia flourish in school and in their everyday lives, and to prepare them for their careers. Included are over 50 full-page activity sheets. "The Ten Principles of Instruction" presents valuable techniques to deal with reading, handwriting, spelling, math, and creative writing challenges. The author also shows how to apply these principles to social studies, science, art, music, and physical education. Strowe's "Ten Principles of Instruction" are:
- Involve the Student
- Use multisensory teaching methods
- Use logic rather than rote memory
- Present material sequentially
- Present material in small units
- Practice, practice, practice and review
- Help students organize time and space
- Individualize instruction
- Always be aware of the emotional climate
- Laugh a lot
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Understanding Dyslexia and the Reading Process: A Guide for Educators and Parents
by Marion Sanders
This book provides an understanding not only of dyslexia but also of the broader population of weaker readers and presents information on how to help them.
Understanding Dyslexia and the Reading Process presents dyslexia against a background of normal reading development, and in the context of child development, taking into account multiple factors that affect how well a child overcomes or compensates for dyslexia. Case examples are presented throughout to illustrate specific skill weaknesses. Dyslexia research provides considerable knowledge about how to help all children who do not learn to read on schedule. The final two chapters of the book deal with the history and nature of reading instruction, and how we can improve the teaching of reading in our schools.
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THE LCP SOLUTION: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia
by B. Jacqueline Stordy, Malcolm J. Nicholl
This important new book documents a major breakthrough in the treatment of the three most widespread learning disabilities--ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia ("clumsy child syndrome"). Although these conditions have reached epidemic proportions, treatment has been limited to ineffective behavioral therapies or the controversial prescription drug Ritalin. Now Dr. B. Jacqueline Stordy, a leading researcher in the field, reveals a stunning new treatment based on a simple nutritional supplement: LCP (long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids). The LCP Solution is the first book to describe this new natural treatment and to explain how children (and adults) can incorporate it into their daily lives.
As a member of a family with a long history of dyslexia, Dr. Stordy discovered in a pioneering experiment that dyslexic and dyspraxic children who began taking a dietary supplement consisting of LCP experienced dramatic transformations in the quality of their lives. At the same time, parallel studies conducted at Purdue University came up with similar results with children who had ADHD. The effect of this dietary supplement was nothing short of revolutionary: after only a few weeks, dyslexic and ADHD children became calmer, more focused, easier to teach, while dyspraxics improved significantly in dexterity and balance, showing markedly less anxiety.
In The LCP Solution, Dr. Stordy documents how this life-changing treatment came about and explains step-by-step how sufferers of each of the three major conditions can use it to change their lives at home, at school, and at work. Illuminating, vividly presented, and authoritative in its findings, this book will revolutionize our approach to learning disabilities. LCPs are natural, simple to use, and amazing in their benefits. If you or someone you love suffers from a learning disability, this book is essential reading.
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The Upside-Down Kids : Helping Dyslexic Children Understand Themselves and Their Disorder
by Harold N. Levinson
This book made a tremendous break through in my son's ability to see his dyslexia as a medical problem. He always thought of himself dumb and stupid. His eyes filled with tears as he read about himself through the football players words. He identfied so well with the dyslexic character that since we read the book, he has never once referred to himself as dumb or stupid again. This book has given my son so much more than I could ever tell him. Every dyslexic child should read this book and hopefully they to will gain what a parent can't tell a child.
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The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child
by Robert Frank, Kathryn Livingston
For the first time ever-- a look inside your child's secret world
Dr. Robert Frank, whose own dyslexia didn't stop him from becoming an educator, psychologist, and author, takes you inside the emotions and frustrations of children with learning disorders.
In Part One, you'll discover what your child never told you about:
- How your child's mind works
- What your child is feeling
- The separate worlds of "Us" and "Them"
In Part Two, you'll walk in your child's shoes to see for yourself:
- What it's like to think like a dyslexic
- What it feels like to be different
- The emotions that can disrupt your child's progress
- How to bridge the gap between your child and others
In Part Three, you'll get a clear picture of:
- The diagnosis of learning disorders
- How your reaction affects your child
In Part Four, you'll receive expert advice to:
- Establish goals for your child
- Create a game plan for success
- Work better with teachers
- Boost self-esteem
- Find success at school, at home, in life
Your child isn't dumb. Your child isn't lazy. Your child is dyslexic...and needs your help.
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The Human Side of Dyslexia: 142 Interviews with Real People Telling Real Stories About Their Coping Strategies with Dyslexia - Kindergarten through College
by Shirley Kurnoff
Maybe it is your child, or your neighbor’s 4th grader, or a college student you know. Someone with a different learning style, someone with imagination, someone bright and curious who isn’t making the honor roll, or who isn’t getting that “B+” at all. Maybe it’s a co-worker, an adult, who is frustrated because of his or her “invisible” learning difference. We all know someone who has dyslexia. For me, that person was my daughter.
I don’t profess to be an expert in dyslexia but I do know what it is like, as a parent, to face the obstacles of educating a child with dyslexia. Most teachers were understanding, often willing to incorporate new learning modes, and accepting of my suggestions. But there were, of course, a few who felt that my daughter’s different learning style might topple their school’s academic standings. Back then, I didn’t have a book like this one and I really needed it.
I needed to find out how dyslexia was going to impact our family. I wanted to know more about the journey our family inevitably was going to take. What I found, though, was a plethora of information on how the student learns, suggested medication, multi-sensory programs, the legal system, scientific studies and academic analyses. But there wasn’t a book written on what really matters most: the human side of dyslexia.
So, I embarked on a mission to fill that gap. The Human Side of Dyslexia is a book about real people with real stories, 142 of the 210 people I interviewed; a book with emotions and courage, common sense and tenacity; a book about people with different attitudes from different economic, racial and religious backgrounds. It’s also a book about coping strategies that work.
As a parent, how do you cope with the emotional challenges of raising a child with dyslexia and the ensuing financial add-ons? What are siblings saying about growing up with a dyslexic brother or sister? What coping strategies are parents using to get their child through yet another school year? Is the college-search becoming a daunting task? And, what survival tactics are college students employing to get through school successfully? That, and much more, are here in this book. It’s your road map to the future whatever grade your child is in now.
My goal with this book is to make your journey as a parent a lot less painful and a lot more light-hearted; as a student to show you a way to cope; as a sibling to show you a caring way to understand your brother or sister. This book will give you encouragement and de-emphasize the negativity that comes with a learning difference. It will become your invisible support system, stories for you to emulate, stories to make you laugh or cry, stories that help you open up conversations with family members.
On the surface this book taps into a highly visible audience of people associated directly with dyslexia. But these human stories also reach out to a broader audience—educators, the corporate world, even newlyweds with hereditary dyslexia. In essence, anyone who wants to know more about the social side of living with a learning difference and the social implications that come with dyslexia. The Human Side of Dyslexia is about life, about people.
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Overcoming Dyslexia For Dummies (For Dummies
by Tracey Wood
Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with dyslexia
Understand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help your child succeed
Does your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble reading? If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don't worry — these days, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guide leads you step by step through your options — and explains how anyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life.
Discover how to
- Recognize the symptoms of dyslexia
- Understand diagnostic test results
- Set up an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Work effectively with teachers
- Improve your child?s reading skills
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How to Teach Your Dyslexic Child to Read: A Proven Method for Parents and Teachers
by Bernice H. Baumer
Thanks to this easy-to-use instructional book, both parents and teachers can learn how to structure lessons in order to connect with a dyslexic child. How To Teach Your Dyslexic Child To Read uses accessible terms along with charts, graphics, and lesson plans. It is broken down into three functional sections: a discussion of learning disabilities; an explanation of how to teach the dyslexic to read, step by step from kindergarten through the first, second and third grades (giving detailed instructions for teaching phonics, spelling, and syllabication); and a section devoted to pictures, charts, and word lists that are an integral part of tutoring the child. How To Teach Your Dyslexic Child To Read shows the tutor how to discover the child's learning pace, lengthen a youngster's short attention span, determine the number of vocabulary words to be learned at one time, the number of pages to be assigned to daily oral reading, the number of words a child can learn to spell in a week, and much more! With How To Teach Your Dyslexic Child To Read , parents, teachers, and tutors can make a world of difference in a child's life. They can make an illiterate child read cheerfully, eagerly, and with joy!
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To Teach a Dyslexic
by Don McCabe
Don McCabe writes a compelling autobiography to illustrate what it is like to grow up dyslexic. He was born in 1932 and this was well before "dyslexia" was a term, let alone a diagnosis. He was just treated as a boy who couldn't sit still. He credits his older sister and wonderful teachers who worked intensively with him to help him learn to read and eventually to become a respected scholar. McCabe has dedicated the last thirty years to working on literacy. This book is a quick, fun read that shows a good dose of humor helps in discussing serious topics such as dyslexia. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed as dyslexic, don't wring your hands in despair - buy this book and learn from someone who knows first hand about what it means to be a dyslexic.
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Dyslexia, Speech and Language : A Practitioner's Handbook
by Margaret Snowling (Editor), Joy Stackhouse (Editor)
This authoritative handbook presents current ideas on the relationship between spoken and written language difficulties. It provides clinical and educational perspectives on the assessment and management of children's reading and spelling problems. The book begins with a theoretical overview.
The second edition continues the theme of linking theory and practice. It is aimed at practitioners in the fields of education, speech and language therapy, and psychology. All original chapters have been updated and new chapters are added to reflect current developments.
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The Alphabet War: A Story About Dyslexia (Library Binding)
by Diane Burton Robb, Gail Piazza (Illustrator)
This exciting new book, a story about Adam, a young dyslexic boy learning to read, is an expert portrayal of what many children face when they begin the battle between desire and disability. Adam represents the creative, talented and imaginative spirit in all of us and Robb expertly describes Adam's frustration and near defeat as he learns to overcome his shortcomings with the help of his mother and tutor. Its impossible not to cheer him on as he learns to stop pretending and feeling behind and breaks the "code" to win the war against words. The confidence he gains in himself is emphasized by the colorful, life-like illustrations. This book is a must-have for anyone who knows a child struggling with dyslexia.
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Study Skills and Dyslexia in the Secondary School: A Practical Approach
by M. GRIFFITHS
This book is aimed at those who encounter secondary school students with dyslexia on a daily basis...suggests ways for teaching staff and students to implement a suitable program of study skills.
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