Dyslexia : a complete guide for parents and those who help them

Dyslexia A complete guide for parents and those who help them

Gavin Reid, 1950-

Book - 2011

"The book empowers parents by offering them the information and support that will allow them to play a vital role in helping their child to thrive and achieve their full potential"--Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Dyslexic children.
Dyslexia.
Dyslexia > Psychological aspects.
Dyslexics > Education.
Published
Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell 2011.
Language
English
Main Author
Gavin Reid, 1950- (-)
Edition
2nd ed
Physical Description
xi, 267 p. ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780470973738
9780470973745
  • About the author
  • Introduction and acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1. What is dyslexia?
  • Chapter 2. Finding out about dyslexia
  • Chapter 3. Finding out if my child is dyslexic
  • Chapter 4. Learning to read and why it is difficult for children with dyslexia
  • Chapter 5. Supporting my child with dyslexia
  • Chapter 6. Overlapping difficulties: Dyscalculia
  • Chapter 7. Overlapping difficulties: Dyspraxia and dysgraphia
  • Chapter 8. Attention difficulties
  • Chapter 9. Self-esteem and emotional development
  • Chapter 10. Empowering parents
  • Chapter 11. Parents' and children's voices
  • Chapter 12. Beyond school
  • Chapter 13. Issues for parents to consider
  • Appendix 1. Assessment
  • Appendix 2. Programs
  • Appendix 3. DSM-IV and DSM-V: Criteria
  • Appendix 4. Information: Sources, resources and organizations
  • Appendix 5. Selected glossary
  • References
  • Index

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