books about: dyslexia     books:       The Human Side of Dyslexia: 142 Interviews with Real People Telling Real Stories About Their Coping ...7 reviews Shirley Kurnoff London Universal, 2001 Dyslexia brought home for all to understand. Shirley Kurnoff has pioneered this remarkable study. It provides for an absolutely enlightening experience, which empowers the reader to best comprehend the very many sides of this common and often debilitating problem. A pleasure to read, and an indispensible tool for accessing resources for dyslexics and their families. Bravo!             The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Dyslexia: All You Need To Ensure Your Child's Success ...8 reviews Abigail Marshall Adams Media, 2004 THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL BOOK! There was nothing in this book that I wasn't satisfied with. Your book is wonderful! I really mean that. It was very informative,insightful,helpful,and most of all - it helped me easily identify with it. After all, I am Dyslexic. I have always been Dyslexic,and I will always will be Dyslexic. I felt like I was reading all about myself in your book. I am glad that you pointed out that ...             The Alphabet War: A Story About Dyslexia4 reviews Diane Burton Robb Albert Whitman & Company, 2004 Give a child hope by giving them this book! This exciting new book, a story about Adam, a young dyslexic boy learning to read, is an expert portrayal of what many children face when they begin the battle between desire and disability. Adam represents the creative, talented and imaginative spirit in all of us and Robb expertly describes Adam's frustration and near defeat as he learns to overcome his shortcomings with the help of his mother ...             How To Reach and Teach Children and Teens with Dyslexia: A Parent and Teacher Guide to Helping Students of ...6 reviews Cynthia M., M.Ed. Stowe Jossey-Bass, 2000 Very helpful As a former special education teacher, I am sometimes too aware of little problems. I know my child's self-esteem is affected by this problem however, and this book is very helpful for being me to work with her at home, especially since teachers don't seem to think there is a problem. This book, along with "The Gift of Dyslexia" brought so much practical, usefel information. I took this book out ...             The Dyslexic Scholar: Helping Your Child Achieve Academic Success5 reviews Kathleen Nosek Taylor Trade Publishing, 1995 The Dyslexic Scholar This book is fantastic! If your looking for a book thatexplains dyslexia and how to cut through the red tape at school, thisis the book. I finally found some answers to my questions aboutdyslexia and what I need to do to get my child help. Ms. Nosek's bookis very parent friendly. She gives you wonderful advice in a step bystep fashion. I found the most useful part of the book to be thesection on ...             My Name Is Brain Brian7 reviews Jeanne Betancourt Scholastic, 1993 Brain learns differently The book tells a story about a boy named Brian who has dyslexia but does not know it. The other children at Brian's school make fun of him because he makes many mistakes when reading aloud and while writing on the board. He thinks of himself as being dumb. His parents believe that he is just lazy. It turns out that caring teacher recognizes that he is neither. The teacher recognizes the ...             Yellow Bird and Me8 reviews Joyce Hansen Rebound by Sagebrush, 1999 terrfic book Yellow bird and me is about a girl name Doris and she has a friend named Amir that moved away from 163 st.Doris wanted to se him but so she got a job at the Bee Hive. Her mother and father don't like the idea because it seems like they don't have any money. So one day she wrote a poem and her teacher caught her writing it and her teacher will even read it out or throw it in the trash. The teacher ...             The Other Side of Dyslexia7 reviews Ann Farris Dyslexia Discovery, 2004 5 star book i hated reading. i mean, REALLY hated reading. at the suggestion of a friend, i bought ann farris' book, the other side of dyslexia, with no intention of reading it- #1, because i wasn't dyslexic, and #2, like i said, i hated reading. just out of curiosity, i began reading ann's book, and i didn't hate it at all. in fact, i really liked reading it. so much so that i have read and re-read the book ...             Brilliant Idiot5 reviews Abraham Schmitt Good Books, 1969 Know first-hand what it's like to be dyslexic This book is excellent. I couldn't put it down. It is refreshing but sad to see how a dyslexic person struggles through even the smallest tasks. Mr schmitt tells about his dyslexic life. He is the brilliant idiot--he holds several college degrees but can't tie his shoes and can't teach school. Anyone who knows someone with a learning disability will enjoy this book. It will bring a ...             Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism,ADD/ADHD,Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,Depression,Schizophrenia5 reviews Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride MD, 2007 Fabulous! When I first saw this book, I had no interest in reading it. After all, I wasn't dealing with any of the conditions listed in the subtitle and neither was anyone in my immediate family. However, I briefly heard Dr. Campbell-McBride speak at a Weston Price Conference and realized that it might be more applicable (and interesting) than I thought. I'm so glad I ordered it. This has to be one of ...             Educating Tigers4 reviews Wendy Sand Eckel PublishAmerica, 2000 educating tigers was wonderful I got a preview copy of Educating Tigers and once started, I couldn't put it down. WSEckel hits all the emotions that give a great read. If you feel like thinking, laughing, crying, and experiencing the feelings associated with family dynamics, give this a try. I'm already looking forward to the next one from this author.             Dyslexia My Life on Cassette Tape3 reviews Girard Sagmiller DT Publishing, 1998 A First This is the only book I have found that explains to others through the eyes of a dyslexic, what it can be like to be learnig disabled.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is dyslexic or is trying to understand a friend or family member who is learning disabled.As an adult dyslexic, I also recommend the author's website as a wonderful resource for the learning disabled or the parent, ...             Learning Disabilities: There is a Cure--A Guide for Parents, Educators and Physicians3 reviews Addie Cusimano Achieve Publications, 2002 The best book on this topic I've read The title of my review really says it all. This book gives hope and guidance. It is written by a real expert but she doesn't use a bunch of technical words. The book is a joy to read because of how she presents it and because of the information in it. You will find things you can do right now to help your child. You don't need to go out and buy expensive special programs. Just read her book!             How to Teach Dyslexics and Other Nonreaders: The Hasty Way to Reading4 reviews Ruth E. Hasty Springboard Pr, 1988 Real Help For Struggling Readers Springboard Press guarantees satisfaction or a refund of this book's price. The book gives step-by-step guides for understanding and actually helping dyslexics and struggling readers learn to read while enjoying the effort! The chapter on finding a person's Thinking Vocabulary helps parents and teachers select the best reading level for starting work with a dyslexic or struggling reader. ...             Never Assume: Getting To Know Children Before Labeling Them4 reviews Patricia McGuire MD FAAP Outskirts Press, 2008 A solid child psychology manual, highly recommended First impressions are something so many make the error of going off of when evaluating others. "Never Assume: Getting to Know Children Before Labeling Them" is a book focusing on the demeanor of children and how to understand them. With educated writing from a behavior pediatrician, she discusses the temperament of children and how to deal with it to better understand the children for whatever ...             Reading, Writing, and Rage : The Terrible Price Paid by Victims of School Failure3 reviews Dorothy Fink Ungerleider RWR PRESS, 1996 Shows how some kids "slip through" I am a college student and was not happy when I saw that we had to read this book. But, once I got started, I was glued to it. A very easy book to read that keeps moving along. THe ending will really surprise you! A must to read if you deal with kids at all or have kids!             The Barton reading and spelling system: An Orton-Gillingham influenced simultaneously multisensory explicit ...3 reviews Susan E Barton Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, 2000 You do not need a professional, You may do this at home. I have used this product at home for my daughter. It has increase her ability to spell, read, and sound out words. Before using the Barton Reading and Spelling program I paid $25.00 /hour for a tutor, if I could get one. This product really works!             College Confidence with ADD - Unabridged Audiobook - The Ultimate Success Manual for ADD Students, from ...3 reviews Michael Sandler The Creative Learning Institute, 2008 Truly Amazing resource for ANYONE with ADD or ADHD!!!!! I can't say enough about how terrific and unique this audio book is not only for teens going off to college, in college, post grads... but for ANYONE with ADD or ADHD!! This book is explained in a format where the author shares his stories and then details what he has learned from his experiences, in order to help others. He has ADHD himself and is even a life coach for other ADDers now. This ...             The Drive Progress in Man: ADHD and Dyslexia in Context4 reviews Josh Valdes BookSurge Publishing, 2008 Worth reading -- Eye opening This book was waiting to be written. Everyone can agree that our education system needs an overhaul. Drop out rates in inner cities are around 65%. We silence the most innovative minds in our classrooms with Ritalin and Concerta. It's not just kids that are affected - children grow into the movers and shakers of the world. This book identifies critical problems that exist in our system and drags ...             Reading David: A Mother and Son's Journey Through the Labyrinth of Dyslexia4 reviews Lissa Weinstein, 2003 A unique voice on dyslexia This is a terrific book, a virtual roadmap for anyone interested in dyslexia, or learning disabilities in general. Weinstein is a clinical psychologist and university professor, with a depth of experience in dealing with childhood learning disorders that is challenged when she has to deal with her son David's dyslexia. 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