What is Dyslexia?

What is Dyslexia?
Author: Alan M. Hultquist
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1843108828

"Printed digitally since 2010"--T.p. verso.

Dyslexia Outside-the-box

Dyslexia Outside-the-box
Author: Beth Ellen Nash
Publisher:
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2017
Genre: Dyslexia
ISBN: 9781945252273

Defining dyslexia -- Redefining dyslexia: A fresh look at the challenges and the flip-side strengths -- Redifining dyslexia: A whole person view -- Rethinking llearning - Reading --Rethinking learning - Spelling -- Rethinking learning - Writing -- Revisioning dyslexia intervention -- Appendices.

Diary of a Dyslexic School Kid

Diary of a Dyslexic School Kid
Author: Alais Winton
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-10-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1784508144

Experience day-to-day life for a dyslexic kid, including school life, bullying and coping with tests and homework, in this frank and funny diary. Co-authored with a teenage boy with dyslexia and illustrated with cartoons, this is a positive yet honest look at the difficulties of being dyslexic. Using a simple and relatable approach, the authors display the ups and downs of school - and home - life with a reading difficulty, focussing on the sometimes overwhelming experience of being at a bigger school and studying loads of new subjects. Providing tips for what really helps and works based on real-life experience, this fun, accessible book shows teens and tweens with dyslexia that they are far from alone in their experiences.

Defeat Dyslexia!

Defeat Dyslexia!
Author: Holly Swinton
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2016-04-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530552207

Jargon-free and easy to read, Defeat Dyslexia! is the practical guide for busy parents and carers. Find out with what dyslexia really means for your child's reading, spelling, maths, and other areas of learning, including music, languages, and sport. Then discover straightforward, positive ways to help your dyslexic child to excel, in school and in life. Using Defeat Dyslexia!, you'll gather facts, advice, and inspiration from a dyslexia expert who is also proudly dyslexic. With this book, you can: Spot Dyslexia Identify signs of possible dyslexia, including hidden clues. Find out about overlapping conditions, like dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism. Understand Dyslexia Get to grips with the strengths and weaknesses of dyslexia. Make the diagnosis process stress-free. Defeat Dyslexia! Learn the quick and easy 'first steps' for supporting your child. Create a long-term plan of action for learning success. It's time to defeat the demons of dyslexia - and embrace the best of what it means to be dyslexic.

Exploring Science with Dyslexic Children and Teens

Exploring Science with Dyslexic Children and Teens
Author: Diana Hudson
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2021-06-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1787753875

This book is a collection of ideas, activities and approaches for science learning, to support kids with learning differences aged 9+ to grow in confidence, recall and understanding. The multi-sensory and fun ideas and activities can be adapted to suit individual students' needs and skills, and curriculum stage. Written by an experienced science teacher, the book includes mnemonics, art, drama and poetry activities, board games, card games, and more. All of these strategies will aid neurodiverse students' science learning and memory through boosting their creative thinking, encouraging a play-based and exploratory approach to science. Whether you want to get creative, play a game or try out a fun experiment, you can dip in and out of the activities to suit your student's unique learning style. The activities in the book will help creative thinkers who learn differently to take alternative approaches to tricky topics, grasping a fundamental understanding of key scientific concepts, whilst gaining confidence as the scientists of tomorrow.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia
Author: Abigail Marshall
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1440564973

Help your child succeed in the classroom--and in life! As a parent of a child with dyslexia you may wonder what you should expect as your child goes through life. How can you help your child deal with school and succeed? It's true, there are challenges for children with dyslexia, but when identified early, they can be overcome successfully. Abigail Marshall, manager of dyslexia.com, shows you how to: Identify the early symptoms of dyslexia. Work with teachers to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Reduce homework struggles. Find the best treatment program. Help your child develop skills with the use of assistive technology. Plan for college and career. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, 2nd Edition is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.

Thank You, Mr. Falker

Thank You, Mr. Falker
Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2012-04-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399257624

The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age. Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble. It took a very special teacher to recognize little Trisha's dyslexia: Mr. Falker, who encouraged her to overcome her reading disability. Patricia Polacco will never forget him, and neither will we. This inspiring story is available in a deluxe slipcased edition, complete with a personal letter to readers from Patricia Polacco herself. Thank You, Mr. Falker will make a beautiful gift for the special child who needs encouragement&150or any special teacher who has made a difference in the child's life.

Raising a Child with Dyslexia

Raising a Child with Dyslexia
Author: Don Winn
Publisher: Cardboard Box Adventures
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781937615598

Discover the critical ingredients of raising a healthy and happy child with dyslexia. A Reader's Favorite Award, Eric Hoffer Award, and NYC Big Book Award winner, Raising a child with Dyslexia, What Every Parent Needs to Know, has been hailed as a book that "should be required reading for anyone who is going to be working with a child with dyslexia in any capacity." According to Sefina Hawke of Readers' Favorite book reviews. Written from the perspective of someone who grew up with dyslexia and raised a child with dyslexia, this book offers a unique peek into the mind of someone with experience. As an expert, the author lays clear guidelines for promoting healthy development in spite of challenges. Where most books fall short-covering the emotional, social, and internal toll of dyslexia-this book excels in offering a well-rounded account and balanced action plan that can be started right away. If you're looking for results, then this is a must-read. Your child's wellbeing is important. Their education is important. Their mental health is paramount. This handbook tackles more than one angle of this complex struggle and offers parents the tools to recognize, support, and assure their child with dyslexia. Transform the life of a dyslexic child under your care today.

Dyslexia Solved

Dyslexia Solved
Author: Joe de Braga
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-02-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780991134403

A reading and writing correction method for dyslexia