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Dyslexia

A Complete Guide for Parents and Those Who Help Them
By Gavin Reid
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Dyslexia by Gavin Reid is a comprehensive guide for parents and professionals supporting children with dyslexia. This updated edition includes new research and discussions, addressing related issues such as dyspraxia and dyscalculia. It offers practical strategies for home support, explores emotional needs, and critically evaluates popular and alternative interventions. The book features real parent experiences and extensive resource lists, empowering families to navigate challenges effectively.
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Ideal for parents of dyslexic children and professionals working in education or child support services, this book offers essential insights and practical advice tailored to a UK context.

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The new edition of Dyslexia is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programs.

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The new edition of Dyslexia is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programmes.

  • Empowers parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns including dyspraxia and dyscalculia.
  • New sections cover post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and information on how parents can help at home.
  • Features information on some of the more popular interventions for dyslexia, and critical evaluations of ‘alternative treatments’.
  • Includes first-hand accounts of parents’ hopes, successes and setbacks, and extensive lists of organisations and resources.

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Praised for its clear structure and thorough coverage, Dyslexia is described as a 'gold standard' resource, with well-signposted chapters, a comprehensive index, and a useful glossary. It remains highly recommended for parents seeking informed guidance in a complex environment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470973738

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 280

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About the Author

Gavin Reid, is an independent educational psychologist in Vancouver, Canada and a consultant to a number of organisations and charities worldwide. He is the co-founder and director of the Red Rose School for children with specific learning difficulties in Lancashire, UK and was visiting professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada. Previously he was Senior Lecturer at Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh. He is the author of 25 books including Dyslexia: A Practitioners Handbook (4/e 2009), Dyslexia in Context: Research and Practice (2004) and Dyslexia and Literacy (2002). He has run seminars for parents on dyslexia in over 60 countries and is also the parent of a young man with special needs.

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