FOR EVERYONE WHO STRUGGLES TO READ!
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
Paperback: 414 pages
Publisher: Vintage; 1 edition (January 4, 2005)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Reviews
"I starting reading several books on the subject of dyslexia to build a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by my son and to develop stategies to help him. Every book went back to quoting from the research of Dr. Sally Shaywitz. I decided to put the rest down and read the book based on her work. Though this book is not light reading for the average parent, it is information that every teacher should be familiar with."
- Joyness
"This is absolutely the best book I've found for understanding my daughter's dyslexia. I's informative and easy to read. It seems to really cover all the bases. I bought a second copy to give to my child's school. I have at least 5 other books on this subject but if you can just buy one... make it this one!"
- Andrea
"As a retired educator with a grandson who has severe dyslexia and dysgraphia I have been seeking books, programs, and or videos that will assist my daughter. This is the best and should be paired with the HBO documentary, "Rethinking Dyslexia," which was first aired in 2012. Both are musts for parents and/or relatives and for teachers who want to help children with dyslexia."
- Nana T.
"I have found this book to be quite amazing for its dense yet easily digestible content. Shaywitz is incredibly versed in decades worth of research on dyslexia and lays it all out in a well organized and engaing read. This book is incredibly informative and a must read for any parent whose child has struggled to learn to read as well as parents trying to navigate the myriad of resources offered or denied to children with learning differences."
- Lili Gomez
"If you or a child struggles with reading, listen to this book. Dyslexia is more than you think. Dr. Shaywitz has written an easy to understand classic. I finally put it on my kindle because I read it every summer so I can teach my students with special needs better each year. Every teacher should read this book. Every child should learn to read by 3rd grade. I love my job, teaching kids others have given up on, and this work inspires and guides me."
- B. Barbara
"Excellent book to understand dyslexia. It covers the scientific research, how to recognize the need for evaluation, as well as practical tips on what to do about it."
- A. C.
"Fascinating read that clears up a lot of inconsistencies and misinformation on the topic of Dyslexia. Remember that it is just one person's ideas and that they're not perfect. Others have pointed out where the info is a little contradictory, but this is a great jumping off place if you're just getting started in your research."
- Christine
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