{"product_id":"dyslexia-9780470973745","title":"Dyslexia","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eDyslexia\u003c\/i\u003e is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programs.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpowers parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns including dyspraxia and dyscalculia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew sections cover post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and information on how parents can help at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures information on some of the more popular interventions for dyslexia, and critical evaluations of alternative treatments'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes firsthand accounts of parents' hopes, successes and setbacks, and extensive lists of organizations and resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book itself is easy to navigate: chapters are effectively summarised and well sign-posted, the index is comprehensive, and there is a useful glossary ... Gavin Reid's book offers the reader a glimpse of a gold standard, which, sadly, many parents will still not find, even in this post-Rose Review environment.\" (Dyslexia Review, 2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the author.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and acknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 What is dyslexia?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Finding out about dyslexia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Finding out if my child is dyslexic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Learning to read and why it is difficult for children with dyslexia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Supporting my child with dyslexia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Overlapping difficulties: Dyscalculia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Overlapping difficulties: Dyspraxia and dysgraphia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Attention difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Self-esteem and emotional development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Empowering parents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Parents’ and children's voices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Issues for parents to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Programs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 DSM-IV and DSM-V: Criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Information: Sources, resources and organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 Selected glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402470596951,"sku":"9780470973745","price":67.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470973745.jpg?v=1730480500","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dyslexia-9780470973745","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}