Recommended Books on Dyslexia
Native Reading: How to Teach Your Child to Read, Easily and Naturally, Before the Age of Three Give your child the gift of early, effortless, and lifelong literacy. Teaching your child to be a native reader is a joyful, creative and social experience. The techniques of native reading structure just a small portion of your child's natural play, but with this structure, they do something wonderful: the fundamental similarity of written and spoken language becomes apparent, even obvious, to a child. Reading is transformed into a spontaneous skill that children acquire effortlessly, as toddlers, in the course of their play. The benefits go far beyond simply reading early. When a child learns to read natively, deep neural connections are made between oral language and the written word. Reading is transformed into a less abstract and more natural skill. It becomes natively known, just as the ability to talk is known natively. A native reader has a mother tongue not only in the spoken language, but also, deeply, in the written language.
The Human Side of Dyslexia: 142 Interviews with Real People Telling Real Stories About Their Coping Strategies with Dyslexia - Kindergarten through College An inside look into dyslexia - the challenges, emotions and rewards - from childhood through the college-experience. 142 interviews with families - parents, siblings and college students - sharing their experiences.
The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child
For the first time ever-- a look inside your child's secret world Dr. Robert Frank, whose own dyslexia didn't stop him from becoming an educator, psychologist, and author, takes you inside the emotions and frustrations of children with learning disorders. In Part One, you'll discover what your child never told you about: * How your child's mind works * What your child is feeling * The separate worlds of "Us" and "Them" In Part Two, you'll walk in your child's shoes to see for yourself: * What it's like to think like a dyslexic * What it feels like to be different * The emotions that can disrupt your child's progress * How to bridge the gap between your child and others In Part Three, you'll get a clear picture of: * The diagnosis of learning disorders * How your reaction affects your child In Part Four, you'll receive expert advice to: * Establish goals for your child * Create a game plan for success * Work better with teachers * Boost self-esteem * Find success at school, at home, in life Your child isn't dumb. Your child isn't lazy. Your child is dyslexic...and needs your help. Your child may need help reading and writing, but more than that, he needs you to understand him. Now you can, as you go inside the emotional life of children with learning differences. In The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child, you'll finally discover what your child goes through every day. You will come to understand his struggles with things you take for granted, such as reading, writing, memory, and following directions. What's more, you will learn, step by step, the best ways to help him reach his true potential. For the first time, you'll truly understand: * The frustration of studying hard but getting poor grades * The aggravation of taking forever to complete tasks that others finish quickly * The fear of public embarrassment Above all, you'll learn the simple steps you can take to help your child: * Build self-esteem * Create a life of success * Be happy and confident Your child's bright future starts with understanding his secret life! 
Developmental Reading Disabilities:: Language-Based Treatment Approach (Clinical Competence Series) Developmental Reading Disabilities, 2nd Edition provides the perspective that early speech and language problems may contribute to reading problems. The relationship between oral language problems and written language problems is presented followed by tools and models of assessment and treatment. Collaboration between oral and written language specialists is encouraged to help get to the root of the childs difficulties in these areas. An abundance of resources are provided for the practitioner to aid in his or her work with this population of children.
Dyslexia My Life DYSLEXIA MY LIFE - one man's story of his life with a learning disability. In elementary school Girard Sagmiller was diagnosed as mentally retarded by his teacher and school administrators, who recommended that his family institutionalize him. In reality he suffered from dyslexia, which can affect speech, reading, time perception, and can slow learning in some subjects. In his book, DYSLEXIA MY LIFE, Girard Sagmiller discusses his struggles to overcome the ignorance and prejudice of his friends, family and society in general, to succeed in school (getting his MBA), business and life.
Lily and the Mixed-Up Letters When Lily was in kindergarten she enjoyed school and she was happy. Now, she’s in grade 2 and she doesn’t feel like she’s good at anything. The trouble is reading. Whenever she tries, the letters jump around and get all mixed up — and so does she.
When Lily’s teacher announces that the children will read in front of their parents, Lily finally finds the courage to tell her mother about her problem. By working together, Lily’s mom, teacher, and friend Grace find a way to help Lily understand that she has very important strengths and talents. With hard work and new confidence, Lily surprises everyone — even herself — by the time the parents come to hear the kids read.
Gentle illustrations by France Brassard realistically portray the fear, isolation, and low self-esteem that children with dyslexia can experience. Deborah Hodge’s Lily and the Mixed-up Letters is a reassuring read for any child in need of a boost in confidence.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Dyslexia: All You Need To Ensure Your Child's Success (Everything: Parenting and Family) Although dyslexia affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population, only 5 out of every 100 dyslexics are recognized and receive assistance. If you're the parent of a child with dyslexia, this statistic can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to your child's academic performance and developing social skills. The Everything(r) Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, by Abigail Marshall gives you a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child. This authoritative book seeks to alert parents to the special needs associated with this learning disability and offers practical suggestions for getting involved in the classroom.
The Everything(r) Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia shows you how to: Select the right treatment programs for your child Secure an IEP Choose a school and reduce homework struggles Develop your child's skills with the use of assistive technology Maintain open communication and offer support The Everything(r) Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.
The Equation for Excellence: How to Make Your Child Excel at Math In the Equation for Excellence, renowned educational innovator Arvin Vohra (Sat Math Cognition, Vocabulary Synapse), teaches parents the fundamental principles and subtle techniques that they can use to make their children excel at math. Learn how to use the Asian system for teaching math, how to improve your child s self-perception, how to prepare your child for the SAT and SAT II, and how to effectively motivate your child to excel. If your child already excels at math, the Equation for Excellence will show you how to help him increase his lead. And if your child struggles with math, the Equation for Excellence will help you develop the permanent math abilities that will allow him to surpass his gifted peers.
Double Dutch (Aladdin Fiction)
secretsDelia loves Double Dutch more than just about anything, and she's really good at it -- so good she and her teammates have a shot at winning the World Double Dutch Championships. Delia would die if she couldn't jump -- but Delia has a secret, and it could keep her off the team next year. Delia's friend Randy has a secret too, one that has him lonely and scared. And while Delia and Randy struggle to keep their secrets, their school is abuzz with rumors about what malicious mischief the terrible Tolliver twins -- who just may have a secret of their own -- are planning. Delia and Randy's secrets collide on what should be the happiest day of Delia's life, and the collision threatens to destroy their friendship. Why can't life be as easy for Delia as Double Dutch?
The Alphabet War: A Story About Dyslexia When Adam started kindergarten, the teacher wanted him to learn about letters. But "p" looked like "q," and "b" looked like "d." Adam would rather color or mold clay. In first grade, his teacher wanted him to put the letters into words so he could read. That was the beginning of the Alphabet War. "Was" looked like "saw," and "there" looked like "then." Almost everyone else in his class was learning to read, but Adam was fighting a war against letters.
In second grade, he had to learn to spell, which was also impossible. Now he was so frustrated he got into trouble and had to go to the principal's office. At last, in third grade, he got the right kind of help. Slowly he began to do better. During fourth grade, he learned that he was smart in other things. That gave him the confidence to take chances with reading. One day he found himself reading a book all by himself!
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