Overcoming Dyslexia For Dummies
1. Edition December 2005
384 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with
dyslexia
Understand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help
your child succeed
Does your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble
reading? If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don't worry -- these
days, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guide
leads you step by step through your options -- and explains how
anyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life.
Discover how to
* Recognize the symptoms of dyslexia
* Understand diagnostic test results
* Set up an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
* Work effectively with teachers
* Improve your child?s reading skills
Part I: Figuring Out What Dyslexia Is All About 7
Chapter 1: Understanding the Basics of Dyslexia 9
Chapter 2: Pinpointing What Dyslexia Is (And Isn't) 17
Chapter 3: Being Alert to Symptoms of Dyslexia at Any Age 29
Part II: Determining When to Get a Diagnosis 39
Chapter 4: Watching Your Child Carefully at a Young Age 41
Chapter 5: Acting Quickly with Your School-Age Child 55
Chapter 6: Testing Your Child for Dyslexia 65
Part III: Exploring Your Options for Schools and Programs 87
Chapter 7: Choosing the Best School for Your Child 89
Chapter 8: Investigating the Individualized Education Program 113
Chapter 9: Securing Help without an Individualized Education Program 125
Chapter 10: Working Productively with Your Child's Teacher 143
Part IV: Taking Part in Your Child's Treatment 159
Chapter 11: Putting Memorizing, Visualizing, and Rhyming to Good Use 161
Chapter 12: Playing with Phonics 179
Chapter 13: Sprinting Ahead with Reading Basics and Practice 205
Chapter 14: Taking Advantage of Multisensory Methods 223
Chapter 15: Handling Everyday Activities and Difficulties 239
Part V: Moving beyond the Childhood Years 257
Chapter 16: Assisting Dyslexic Teens 259
Chapter 17: Heading Off to College 275
Chapter 18: Succeeding with Dyslexia in Adulthood 293
Part VI: The Part of Tens 301
Chapter 19: Ten Tools for Making a Dyslexic's Life Easier 303
Chapter 20: Ten Well-Known Dyslexia Programs and Treatments 307
Part VII: Appendixes 317
Appendix A: An Informal Assessment of Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills 319
Appendix B: Contacts and Resources 333
Index 347
