Dyslexia : a complete guide for parents and those who help them / Gavin Reid.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents, 2/e is written expressly for parents, and provides the unique insights of a noted educational psychologist on the supportive role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This new edition contains additional sections and up-to-date discussions of current research and programmes. This new edition contains up-to-date discussions of current research and programmes. The book aims to empower parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns. New sections on post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and sections on how parents can help at home. The information can be applied to all countries and school systems"-- Provided by publisher.

Front Matter -- What is Dyslexia? -- Finding out about Dyslexia -- Finding out if my Child is Dyslexic -- Learning to Read and why it is Difficult for Children with Dyslexia -- Supporting my Child with Dyslexia -- Overlapping Difficulties: Dyscalculia -- Overlapping Difficulties: Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia -- Attention Difficulties -- Self-Esteem and Emotional Development -- Empowering Parents -- Parents' and Children's Voices -- Beyond School -- Issues for Parents to Consider -- Appendix 1: Assessment -- Appendix 2: Programs -- Appendix 3: DSM-IV and DSM-V: Criteria -- Appendix 4: Information: Sources, Resources and Organizations -- Appendix 5: Selected Glossary -- References -- Index.