Time4learning offers a free eBook called “Successfully Homeschooling Your Child with Dyslexia”. It offers information on what dyslexia is and on the different approaches to help children with dyslexia. There is also a chapter on helpful tools. The book is interesting, not only for home-schooling parents, but for parents in general. DOWNLOAD THE BOOK
Now and then, we want to give you a survey of interesting articles gathered from the net on dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Spielberg on Dyslexia: “You are not alone.”
Despite being bullied in school, Steven Spielberg didn’t let dyslexia prevent him from becoming a Hollywood legend. Read his encouraging words for people with learning disabilities. READ ON
4 reasons to test your child for dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, LD
Licensed school psychologist, Dr. Jim Forgan, details the reasons to test a child for several different types of learning disabilities. Forgan emphasizes the need for parents to “trust their instincts” concerning the learning progress of their child compared to peers. READ ON
Dyslexia in the 21st century: Where are we going?
Presentation by Dr. Brock Eide, co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage, at the annual meeting of the International Dyslexia Association in Baltimore, MD. READ ON
Busted: Five myths and truths about dyslexia
Think all dyslexics write their letter reversed? Or that they never learn to read, or have less than average intelligence? Wrong. Husband-and-wife-team Bennett and Sally Shaywitz are pediatric neurologists at Yale University who have dedicated their lives to understanding and advancing treatment for dyslexia. READ ON
Available in english, spanish and german.
For those enveloped in a world of chaos, confusion and misunderstanding, Dyslexia Dyscalculia ?! is the new “iconic” global position system for minds that aspire for a better understanding to guide those suffering from dyslexia.
In this awe-inspiring publication, renowned authors, Dr. Astrid Kopp-Duller and Livia R. Pailer-Duller, perpetuate their title as the authority on the subject as they delineate the necessity of intervention with incredible insight at the educational-didactic level. Which, is of preeminent importance for success in the training of those who have difficulties with reading, writing or calculating.
Infused with the key ingredients for successful training, the authors’ erudition of the most complex aspects of the pedagogic processes have been simplified in an epicurean recipe for the successful teachings of a misunderstood and somewhat unchartered methodology.
“We’re entering a new era of learning and this publication is without a doubt at the forefront of modern teachings.” — K. Cole
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