کد bk-30865  
نوع کاغذی  
عنوان The everything parent's guide to children with dyslexia : all you need to ensure your child's success  
نویسنده Abigail Marshall  
ناشر Adams Media  
محل نشر Avon, MA  
سال انتشار 2004میلادی  
نوبت چاپ 1  
تعداد جلد 1  
زبان انگلیسی  
قطع وزیری  
چکیده 1. Understanding dyslexia -- What is dyslexia? -- What dyslexia means for your child -- Processing information -- Different styles of learning -- Genetic factors in dyslexia -- Brain research and dyslexia -- How brain activity influences reading skills -- Limitations of brain research -- 2. Characteristics of dyslexia -- Early signs of dyslexia -- Your child's hearing -- Your child's vision -- Dyslexia in school-age children -- Dyslexia in adolescents -- 3. Getting a diagnosis -- Deciding to seek help -- How dyslexia is diagnosed -- Tests and measurements -- Types of dyslexia -- Overlapping and related conditions -- Dyslexia and the gifted child -- Commercial screening -- 4. Related conditions -- Problems with handwriting or expressive writing -- Difficulty with math -- "Clumsy child syndrome" -- Attention deficit disorder -- Nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD) -- Cognitive development and mental retardation -- Mood disorders -- Behavioral disorders -- Autistic spectrum disorders -- 5. Learning to read -- Stages of reading development -- Phonemic awareness -- Morphological awareness -- Orthographic knowledge -- Automaticity and fluency -- Comprehension -- Phonics vs. whole language -- Different needs of students with dyslexia -- 6. Reading instruction -- Early preventive intervention -- Classroom phonics curriculums -- After-school tutoring centers -- Orton-Gillingham tutoring -- School programs for dyslexia -- Other multisensory techniques -- Developing advanced reading skills -- Building fluency -- Visualization and reading comprehension -- 7. Dyslexia treatment programs -- Choosing a program -- All kinds of minds -- Davis dyslexia correction -- Fast ForWord Language -- Lindamood-Bell learning processes -- Audiblox -- PACE and BrainSkills -- Irlen lenses -- Vision therapy -- DORE achievement centers -- Levinson medical center

8. Beyond reading--therapies for related issues -- Occupational therapy -- Sensory integration therapy -- Brain gym -- Neurofeedback -- Interactive metronome -- The Tomatis method -- Berard auditory integration training -- The LCP solution and essential fatty acids -- The Feingold diet -- 9. Choosing a school -- Charter and alternative schools -- Private schools -- Montessori schools -- Waldorf schools -- Democratic schools -- Specialized schools for dyslexia -- Tax deductions for specialized teaching -- 10. IDEA and the IEP process -- Qualifying for services -- Requesting an independent educational evaluation -- The Individualized Education Program (IEP) -- FAPE--free and appropriate education -- Special provisions in Texas -- Typical special education services -- Payment for private services under IDEA -- Appeals and due process hearings -- 11. Additional legal protections -- ADA and 504 accommodations -- Suggested classroom modifications -- Audio books and visual aids -- Accommodations on standardized tests -- Informal accommodations -- No Child Left Behind -- Florida McKay scholarship program -- 12. Working with your child's teacher -- Be the teacher's friend -- Focus on actual needs -- Support the teacher's goals -- Leave the teacher in control -- Building self-advocacy skills -- Assessment and grading -- Dealing with a problem teacher -- 13. Academic barriers -- Speed contests and rote learning -- School privileges and punishments -- Helping with organizational skills -- Grade retention -- Alternatives to retention -- High-stakes testing

14. Teaching reading at home -- Deciding to homeschool -- Choosing a curriculum -- Motivating your child -- Building early literacy skills -- Teaching pre-reading skills -- Supporting the school-age reader -- Games and software to build reading skills -- 15. Helping with homework -- Taming the homework dragon -- Setting limits on study time -- Setting priorities for schoolwork -- Working effectively with your child -- Group projects -- Using technology -- Using study guides -- Is it cheating? -- 16. Strategies for spelling, writing, and math -- Building visual memory for spelling -- Word families and patterns -- Tips for the reluctant writer -- Understanding math concepts -- Handling word problems -- Specialized therapies for math -- The paradox of the math whiz -- 17. Home and family issues -- Effective communication -- Chores and family responsibilities -- Behavior and discipline -- Sibling rivalry -- Sports and other activities -- Rest and relaxation -- 18. The teen years -- Fostering independence -- Taking on new challenges -- Accept your child -- Extracurricular activities -- Getting a job -- Getting a driver's license -- 19. Making choices in high school -- Choosing a high school -- The high school guidance counselor -- Electives and extracurricular activities -- Foreign language learning -- Choosing a language -- Language approaches that work -- 20. Planning for college and career -- College entrance exams -- Choosing a college -- Financing a college -- Barriers to high school graduation -- Career planning -- Appendix A. Famous people with dyslexia -- Appendix B. Internet resources for dyslexia and learning -- Appendix C. Recommended reading

A comprehensive guide for parents of children with dyslexia that covers characteristics of the disorder, diagnosis, related conditions, learning to read, reading instruction, treatment programs, therapies, school choice, the IDEA and IEP process, legal protection, working with teachers, academic barriers, homework help, and more  
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