Overcoming dyslexia : a major update and revision of the essential program for reading problems at any level, incorporating the latest breakthroughs in science, education methods, technology, and legal accommodations

Shaywitz, Sally E. (Author). Shaywitz, Jonathan. (Added Author).

Summary: "From one of the world’s preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems–now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches." - publisher's website.

Record details

ISBN: 9780679781592 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
x, 596 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: New York : Vintage Books, 2020.
Copyright: ©2020.

Content descriptions

General Note:	First edition published in 2003. "Completely revised and updated".
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Part I: The nature of reading and dyslexia -- The power of knowing -- The historical roots of dyslexia -- The big picture: Who is affected and what happens over time -- Why some smart people can't read -- Everyone speaks, but not everyone reads -- Reading the brain -- The working brain reads -- Part II: Translating science into practice: Diagnosing dyslexia -- Diagnosing dyslexia- why, what, and how -- Recognizing dyslexia's early impact: spoken language -- Recognizing dyslexia's impact on learning to read -- Should my child be evaluated for dyslexia? -- Diagnosing dyslexia in the school-age child -- Identifying the at-risk child -- Diagnosing bright young minds -- Recognizing dyslexia in adult midlife women -- Part III: Helping your child become a reader -- All children can be taught to read -- Helping your child break the reading code -- Helping your child become a reader -- Helping your child become a skilled reader -- Part IV: Turning struggling readers into proficient readers -- Michele's program: a model that works -- Teaching the dyslexic child to read -- Protecting and nourishing your child's soul -- Part V: Choosing a school -- Finding the school for your dyslexic child -- A closer look at some of the finest specialized schools -- Dr. Laura Cassidy and the Louisiana Key Academy -- Part VI: Success after high school and beyond -- Succeeding in post-secondary education -- Selecting a college -- In college: getting started -- Helping adults become better readers -- Part VII: Making it work for the dyslexic child and adult -- Anxiety, ADHD, and dyslexia -- The role of technology -- Accommodations: Building a bridge to success -- The law is on your side -- A person like that ... -- Appendix.