The parents' guide to specific learning difficulties
Subtitle: information, advice and practical tips
By: Veronica Bidwell
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 351
ISBN-13: 9781785920400
Subjects: Learning disabilities; Popular works
Other titles: Specific learning difficulties
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 334-336) and index.
Table of contents: title: Understanding specific learning difficulties. Information processing ; Working memory ; Dyslexia ; Dyspraxia ; Dyscalculia and other maths difficulties ; Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity : ADHD ; Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Auditory Processing Disorder ; Specific language impairment ; Visual processing difficulty ; An educational psychologist's assessment ; The WISC-IV : understanding test scores and spiky profiles ; Secrets of success; title: The parent toolkit : tips for teaching. Teaching tips ; tips for reading ; Tips for spelling ; Tips for writing ; Handwriting tips ; Tips for maths ; Tips to help him handle life's knocks and setbacks ; Tips for positive liaison with school staff ; Tips to enhance language and communication skills ; Tips for motivation ; Tips for confident learners ; Habits, strategies, and study skills; title: Appendix 1. Explanation of ages and key stages; title: Appendix 2. Games and activities for parents and children to play.