| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xi, 267 pages ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents, 2/e is written expressly for parents, and provides the unique insights of a noted educational psychologist on the supportive role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This new edition contains additional sections and up-to-date discussions of current research and programmes.. This new edition contains up-to-date discussions of current research and programmes. The book aims to empower parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns. New sections on post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and sections on how parents can help at home. The information can be applied to all countries and school systems. |
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"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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [245]-257) and index. |
| Contents |
1. What is dyslexia? -- 2. Finding out about dyslexia -- 3. Finding out if my child is dyslexic -- 4. Learning to read and why it is difficult for children with dyslexia -- 5. Supporting my child with dyslexia -- 6. Overlapping difficulties : Dyscalculia -- 7. Overlapping difficulties : dyspraxia and dysgraphia -- 8. Attention difficulties -- 9. Self-esteem and emotional development -- 10. Empowering parents -- 11. Parents' and children's voices -- 12. Beyond school -- 13. Issues for parents to consider -- Assessment -- Programs -- DSM-IV and DSM-V : criteria -- Information : sources, resources and organizations. |
| Subject |
Dyslexic children -- Popular works.
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Dyslexia -- Popular works.
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| ISBN |
9780470973745 hardback |
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0470973749 hardback |
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9780470973738 paper |
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0470973730 paper |
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