Dyslexia A Complete Guide For Parents And Those Who Help Them Second Edition Gavin Reidauth by Gavin Reid(auth.) 9780470973745, 9781119970897, 0470973749, 111997089X instant download after payment.
The new edition of
Dyslexia is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programs.
- Empowers parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns including dyspraxia and dyscalculia
- New sections cover post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and information on how parents can help at home
- Features information on some of the more popular interventions for dyslexia, and critical evaluations of ‘alternative treatments’
- Includes first–hand accounts of parents’ hopes, successes and setbacks, and extensive lists of organizations and resources
Content:
Chapter 1 What is Dyslexia? (pages 1–20):
Chapter 2 Finding out about Dyslexia (pages 21–36):
Chapter 3 Finding out if my Child is Dyslexic (pages 37–54):
Chapter 4 Learning to Read and why it is Difficult for Children with Dyslexia (pages 55–70):
Chapter 5 Supporting my Child with Dyslexia (pages 71–91):
Chapter 6 Overlapping Difficulties: Dyscalculia (pages 93–103):
Chapter 7 Overlapping Difficulties: Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia (pages 105–120):
Chapter 8 Attention Difficulties (pages 121–130):
Chapter 9 Self?Esteem and Emotional Development (pages 131–145):
Chapter 10 Empowering Parents (pages 147–162):
Chapter 11 Parents' and Children's Voices (pages 163–178):
Chapter 12 Beyond School (pages 179–200):
Chapter 13 Issues for Parents to Consider (pages 201–216):
