{"product_id":"is-it-dyslexia-9781394194452","title":"Is It Dyslexia","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-on resources for screening readers of all ages for dyslexia\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIs It Dyslexia?\u003c\/i\u003e, certified dyslexia assessment specialist April McMurtrey delivers an accessible, hands-on framework for screening readers of various ages for dyslexia.. The book offers comprehensive, clear, and step-by-step processes you can apply immediately to confidently and accurately screen readersfor dyslexia. The author shares the tools and strategies used by professional screeners, as well as first, next, and final steps you can take as you move forward with your screening results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of what dyslexia is, as well as an overview of common talents and strengths often found in readers with dyslexia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collection of recommended accommodations for students with dyslexia in the home and school and effective literacy instruction for students with dyslexia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive dyslexia questionnaire, eleven different screening tests, and step-by\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Understanding Dyslexia 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Recognizing the Signs of Dyslexia 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael’s Story 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns of Dyslexia 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Unraveling Misinformation about Dyslexia 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn’s Story 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyths about Dyslexia 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Embracing Dyslexia 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmma’s Story 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystematic, Synthetic, Explicit Code-Based Instruction 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 What to Do If You Suspect Dyslexia 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Story 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Screening for Dyslexia 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Understanding the Dyslexia Screening Process 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Screening Process 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDyslexia Screening Q\u0026amp;A 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Instructions for the Dyslexia Screening 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare for the Screening 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdminister the Screening Tasks 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluate the Results 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Dyslexia Screening Packets 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKindergarten Screening Packet 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 1 Screening Packet 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 2 Screening Packet 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 3 Screening Packet 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 4 Screening Packet 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 5 Screening Packet 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 6 Screening Packet 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade 7 to Adult Screening Packet 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Moving Forward with Dyslexia 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Taking 7 Steps after Screening 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Talk to Your Student 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Celebrate! 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Evaluate Your Current Reading Program 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Study the Effective Literacy Instruction and Recommendations in the Following Pages 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Talk to Your Child’s Teacher 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Read at Home 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7: Educate Yourself Further on the Topic of Dyslexia 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Effective Literacy Instruction for Students with Dyslexia 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhonological Awareness 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhonemic Awareness 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge of the Correct Sounds of Each Grapheme, Especially Vowels 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProper Teaching of Phonetically Irregular Words 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhonics Instruction 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Connected and Controlled Text 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluency Development 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVocabulary Development 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehension Development 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Recommendations for School and Home 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations for School 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations for Home 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407600787799,"sku":"9781394194452","price":17.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781394194452.jpg?v=1730499897","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/is-it-dyslexia-9781394194452","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}