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Book SynopsisIn today's educational space, no student who struggles with reading should be denied a fair and equal education just because teachers are not trained to understand the implications of dyslexia. Failing to learn to read is not failing to learn. It merely means that the orthodox methods of whole-language reading instruction have not favored those students who need specific multisensory instruction.
In Narratives from Mothers of Children with Dyslexia: Our Stories for Educators, mothers share personal stories of pain in navigating educational spaces for the success of their sons and daughters who are dyslexic. Despite resistance from within the PreK12 academy, these mothers have become warriors for education.
The narratives in this text are global ones, from Singapore, India, Kenya, Spain, Great Britain, and the United States, and are in local dialect. The mothers use a variety of terms to describe their experiences, but the differences in language only prove that t
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“Every parent experiences the highs and lows of parenting, but for some reason, when some are going through difficult parenting times, they feel they are all alone in their plight. This book gives families of children with dyslexia a glimpse into the lives of others, providing them with insight and reminding them that they are not alone, that there are many strategies to be exchanged and shared, and that trials will turn into triumphs. Celebrate ALL things!” —Michelle Frazier Trotman Scott, Director of Graduate Studies, University of West Georgia College of Education
“Nothing shines a light on the challenges a child experiences like a mother’s voice. It brings clarity, urgency, and direction, forcing even the most reluctant to action. Narratives from Mothers of Children with Dyslexia: Our Stories for Educators brings to life, in ways that only mothers can, the challenges and triumphs of these children and parents.” —Steve Graham, Warner Professor of Special Education, Arizona State University
“The stories of the mothers featured in this book mirror my own personal journey of advocating for my daughter Latecia, who is dyslexic. It has not been an easy journey but a necessary one. From seeking help from the school and teachers I thought were the experts, to realizing that they didn’t have the answers and that I was in fact my child’s best advocate, a Dyslexia Warrior Mom was born. This book reveals the ‘engine’ driving the movement for dyslexia advocacy, awareness, teacher training, appropriate remediation, early intervention, and legislation. It recognizes and explains in an easy-to-read format the realities mothers of dyslexic children face. This book is a must-read for anyone involved in the work of dyslexia.” —Clarice L. Jackson, Founder and State Leader, Decoding Dyslexia Nebraska; President/CEO, Voice Advocacy Center; Dyslexia Warrior Mom
Table of Contents
Rick Smith/Foreword – Acknowledgments – Shawn Anthony Robinson: Introduction: Mothers of Children with Dyslexia: Their Voices – Paula Juelich: “When Is the Self-Hatred Going to End?” – Alicia Tan: The Patient Race and Small Victories – Christina Reynoso: From Guilt to Hope: A Mother’s Journey – Deborah Hewes: Moving to Singapore and the Challenges of Transition – Krissy Seeley: Bittersweet Findings – Rei Wang: Raising Dyslexic Children with Resiliency – Candice Hansen: On the Bubble – Rashmi Wankhede: No Perfect Journeys—We Can Only Make Them Happy – Debra Lafler: “The 6-Year Wait” – Montserrat Garcia: Mario’s Journey: How My Son’s Dyslexia Led to a Game-Changing Breakthrough in Spain – Kara M. Gonsowski: Mother’s Intuition – Phyllis Wamucii Munyi-Kariuki/Nancy Muringo Munyi: He Is a Different Learner, Not Slow Learner – Shanthi Chandrasekhar: Failure Turned into an Inspiring Entrepreneur – Alissa Birkenholtz: Educating the Educator: A Journey through Dyslexia in the Private School Sector – Lakshmipriya Somasundaram: Fighting Dyslexia by Building Circles of Support – Michelle Myers-Glower: A Star Is Born – Teri Wegner/Tonya Hameister: Postscript: I Don’t Have Any Strengths; I’m LD! – Paula Moraine: Conclusion – Tonya Hameister: Afterword: Sharing in the Experience – Contributors.
