The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn
Author: Ronald D. Davis Eldon M. Braun
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Edition: 1st Perigee ed
Date published: 1997-03-01
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 260
Reviewer: A reader from Missouri.
Having just found out I have a child with dyslexia, I went searching on the internet to find out whatever I could. Ron Davis' book was amazing. I now understand myself and my child so much more than I did before. Dyslexia is truly a gift, not a learning disability. All teachers should read this book to help them understand their gifted, dyslexic students and teach them with methods that fit their learning styles.
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Author: Bernice H. Baumer
Publisher: Citadel Press
Edition: Carol Publ
Date published: 1998-04
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 160
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So, You Think You've Got Problems
Author: Rosalind Burkett
This easy-to-read book is for dyslexic children of all ages. It explains, simply and sympathetically, what is happening to them, and how they can be helped to overcome their problems. It also hopes to show children that they are not alone in their difficulties, and that there are others with the same problems. The aim of this colourful book is to put dyslexia into perspective, particularly for a child, but for parents also.
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Author: Sally Md Shaywitz
Publisher: Vintage
Edition: 1st
Date published: 2005-01-04
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 432
Reviewer: Benjamin T. Dewolfe from NC
I am a school psychologist who is involved in the assessment of students with learning difficulties. In my experience, I have found many parents and teachers have misconceptions about what the term "dyslexia" really means. I found this book to be an excellent resource for parents and teachers in explaining dyslexia, and in recommending researched based strategies to help children with reading difficulties. I highly recommend this book!
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How Dyslexic Benny Became a Star: A Story of Hope for Dyslexic Children & Their Parents
Author: Joe Griffith
Benny's story changed my son's life. It's the first book he ever read twice. Unfortunately, I was too much like Benny's father. Seeing myself protrayed changed my attitude. Now I know why it's important to support my son instead of badgering him. There is a strong message for every member of the dyslexic family. Children, parents, sibilings, and teachers.
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Author: Cynthia M. Stowe
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Date published: 2000-09-04
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 340
Reviewer: Linda from LA
This book is aimed primarily at teachers of students who have dyslexia, but parents will find it extremely helpful in understanding their child's struggles with a confusing and frustrating condition. I wish I'd had this book when my son was younger! I recommend this book to principals and teachers, parents of kids in school or homeschooled, and to youth and adults who grew up with any of the difficulties described.
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Author: Abigail Marshall
Date published: October 2004
Format: Paperback
This book is a "must read" for every parent who knows or suspects their child has dyslexia.
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Plees Help: Help for Children with Dyslexia
Author: Ann Tipper
This is a brilliant 12-page guide on how a child may explain how it feels to be dyslexic and gives teachers an insight into how a dyslexic child finds certain tasks difficult. e.g.: "I wish I had a printer I could plug straight into my brain and then I would show you I'm not stupid". When I read this booklet to my 8-year old son it was like a curtain being lifted for him "Yes that's just how I feel, mum".
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