Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level
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Manufacturer: Vintage
Written By: Sally Md Shaywitz
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.9144
EAN: 9780679781592
ISBN: 0679781595
Label: Vintage
Manufacturer: Vintage
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: 2005-01-04
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date: 2005-01-04
Studio: Vintage
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Editorial Reviews for Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level
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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
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Summary: Overcoming Dyslexia
Comment: This book is full of information, starting with explaining how one learns to read using phonemes. Then it takes you through the third grade and what is expected of older children in regards to reading.
It clearly shows you the difference between a person with dyslexia and one who doesn't. Great Book!
Customer Rating:
Summary: very imformative
Comment: This book is well written, easy to use and has very practical things to do. Good for anyone whose child is struggling to read as it helps you understand how one learns to read.
Customer Rating:
Summary: great for teachers and parents
Comment: Dr. Shaywitz explains dyslexia in easy to understand terms. She is able to explain dyslexia in layman terms and describes various reading delays The book lays out treatment plans in a step by step manner that is very helpful for any teacher working with dyslexic children. It is a wonderful guide for parents as well giving them an understanding of the different ways to treat dyslexia.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent resource for parent and professional
Comment: This book is an excellent resource for both parents and educators. It was recommended to me by a private tutor for students with dyslexia and I found it extremely helpful. The information is provided in a way that is reader friendly and suggestions are given for parents working with their children and teachers working with students. I would definitely recommend this book as a resource!
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Summary: got it
Comment: I wrote a review that I didn't get the book, but I just got it. Great!!!!
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