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Raising a child with dyslexia, what every parent needs to know, Don M. Winn

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Raising a child with dyslexia

Don M. Winn

what every parent needs to know

Keyed to current, cutting edge research, this user-friendly guide provides detailed assistance to parents and educators who want to help dyslexic children achieve their best life. Topics include signs of dyslexia parents can watch for at various ages, symptoms that warrant diagnosis by a professional, what to expect during the testing process, tips on working with the school to create an optimal learning environment, how to offer a safe, encouraging space where children can learn to manage the emotional fallout of the dyslexic struggle, and how to help children with dyslexia develop vital personal qualities and coping strategies that will enable them to approach life with courage, determination, perseverance, and joy

What every parent needs to know -- Having your child evaluated -- Identifying your child's learning style -- Parents are the first teachers -- How to raise readers -- The far-reaching effects of early vocabulary enrichment -- Taking full advantage of children's brain malleability -- Why ask questions? -- Social and emotional learning -- Self-esteem : finding the right balance -- Self-concept -- Decoding behavioral symptoms -- Self-compassion -- Perseverance and passion -- Developing a strong work ethic and patience -- Seeing yourself in your child's struggle -- Explicit multisensory reading instruction -- Understanding the school lingo -- When your child is gifted -- Working with your child's teacher -- Advocating for your child -- Getting a late start with intervention -- When it's as good as it gets