{"product_id":"supporting-dyslexia-and-literacy-difficulties-in-schools-9781032076393","title":"Supporting Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guidebook, designed to be used alongside the storybook \u003ci\u003eA Nasty Dose of the Yawns\u003c\/i\u003e, has been created to educate readers on the practical, social and psychological impacts of dyslexia on children and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding an easy-to-read introduction to dyslexia and literacy difficulties, this resource is rooted in theory and takes a holistic approach to supporting children with dyslexia. Chapters cover not only strategies to support literacy before and during their school lives, but also offer an understanding of the emotional challenges that come with struggling to master a skill that other people pick up so easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean accessible guide to dyslexia and literacy difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echapter-by-chapter discussion points for use with \u003ci\u003eA Nasty Dose of the Yawns\u003c\/i\u003e, supporting young people's reading of the story, helping them to understand dyslexia and encouraging them to recognise their strengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr Plum Hutton has used her wealth of knowledge and experience of dyslexia to deliver a book which is informative but also amusing and captivating for children. Weaved throughout the story are the challenges faced by the hero who has dyslexia, but his strengths are highlighted as he saves the day! The accompanying guidebook provides helpful questions to challenge thinking in this area and offers valuable information about this specific difficulty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Head of Learning Support, Dragon School\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It has been so refreshing to read such a clear explanation of the different aspects that make up the dyslexia concept. This is a gift to parents and schools who need a professional but easy-to-digest understanding of dyslexia. This understanding is then put into a living context, by the hilarious, imaginative and emotionally intuitive story about a child surmounting the barriers that dyslexia-type difficulties can cause. The activities that sit alongside the story make this ‘package’ a wonderful and pragmatic resource for parents and schools.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaro Strover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Educational Psychologist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I can honestly say I now know an awful lot more about dyslexia and the unique challenges it brings – it was a really interesting, accessible read and will be useful both personally and professionally. Thank you!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmma Judge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Parent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A Nasty Dose of the Yawns is beautifully written, illustrating how difficult it can be for a child or young person living with dyslexia. The story is heart-warming, empathic and yet filled with humour. It provides subtleties of how adults can support a young person struggling to read and write, focus on their strengths and maintain confidence and self-esteem. The book appeals to school pupils and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting guide, which is evidenced-based, provides very useful and pragmatic strategies and guidelines on how best to support pupils who have dyslexia. The story and the supporting guide perfectly complement each other.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarin Twiss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Senior Educational Psychologist and Strategic Lead for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Literacy Difficulties \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Psychological Impact of Dyslexia \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing A Nasty Dose of the Yawns to Promote Discussion Supporting Children with Early Literacy Skills \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupporting Children with Persistent Literacy Difficulties \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion References\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406659264855,"sku":"9781032076393","price":20.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/supporting-dyslexia-and-literacy-difficulties-in-schools-9781032076393","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}