The everything parent's guide to children with dyslexia
Subtitle: learn the key signs of dyslexia and find the best treatment options for your child
By: Abigail Marshall
Edition: 2nd edition.
Series: Everything series; Everything series
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781440564963
Subjects: Dyslexic children; Popular works; Dyslexia
Description: Help your child succeed in the classroom-- and in life! As a parent of a child with dyslexia you need to know what to expect as your child goes through life., facing challenges. Marshall shows you how to identify the early symptoms, work with teachers to create an individualized education program (IEP), and develop skills with the use of assistive technology.
Notes: Includes index.

"Includes the latest teaching methods"--Cover.
Table of contents: title: Understanding dyslexia; title: Characteristics of dyslexia; title: Getting a diagnosis; title: Related conditions; title: Brain research and dyslexia; title: Learning to read; title: Specialized reading instruction; title: Comprehensive dyslexia therapy programs; title: Beyond reading: therapies for sensory and perceptual challenges; title: Choosing a school; title: IDEA and the IEP process; title: Accommodations and modifications; title: Working with your child's teacher; title: Academic barriers; title: Teaching reading at home; title: Strategies for spelling, writing, and math; title: Home and family issues; title: The teenage years; title: Making choices in high school and beyond.