- General Note:
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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.
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