About this title: The author, an expert on reading and dyslexia, offers a scientific explanation of dyslexia and then explains how parents can work with their children to overcome this problem. Also discussed is dealing with dyslexia in older children and adults.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2003.
ISBN-13:9780375400124ISBN:0375400125
Description: Octavo, hardcover, fine in near fine white dj. 416 pages. From one of the world's leading experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, practical and up-to-date book yet to help us identify, understand and overcome the reading problems that plague American children today. Children with dyslexia see words backward, although dyslexia cannot be outgrown, its effects can, with careful planning and hard work, be overcome. Dr. Shaywitz lifts the barrier of ignorance surrounding dyslexia ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 4/15/2003
ISBN-13:9780375400124ISBN:0375400125
Description: New. FIRST EDITION STATED. Hardback w/ DJ. You are buying a Book in NEW condition with very light shelf wear to include very light edge and corner wear. Buy it Now! ! ! As always, thank you for buying this book from International Book Source, YOUR ONE source FOR ALL your BOOK related NEEDS. Please remember to CHOOSE carefully how QUICKLY you would like to RECEIVE this material FAST, or standard (on next page). Thanks again! ! ! ! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2005-01-01
ISBN-13:9780679781592ISBN:0679781595
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780679781592. read more
Edition: Audio Book edition
Binding: Audiobook (cassette)
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780786126538ISBN:0786126531
Description: Good in fair dust jacket. Former public library copy with library stamps/stickers. In plastic hardshell case. Unabridged; Narrated by: Anna Fields. 10 cassettes; 15 hours.; Explains the historical roots of dyslexia, who is affected and what it does, how to know if your child may have it, and how to nourish a skilled reader in the dyslexia sufferer.; read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780679781592ISBN:0679781595
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 414 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Date Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN-13:9780375400124ISBN:0375400125
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780375400124. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375400124ISBN:0375400125
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 2003-04-15
ISBN-13:9780375400124ISBN:0375400125
Description: Good. PLEASE NOTE SOME MARKING This is a used book in good condition with normal wear and tear and may contain some writing, minor shelf wear and creases. Items are uploaded via ISBN and stock photo may be different from actual book cover. read more
"Shaywitz packs this book with tons of information on dyslexia including the science on how the dyslexic brain learns. She also includes the best ways to teach reading for dyslexia and the importance of keeping the dyslexic student's sense of worth intact. She reminds us that people with dyslexia are bright, creative individuals who simply learn in a different way. I love her positive view of dyslexia and her desire to be an advocate for all who suffer with this disability. This is an excellent book and I recommend it to anyone who wants to understand dyslexia. This should be required reading for all elementary teachers who are bound to have students with dyslexia in their classes.
Despite my high praise for Shaywitz's work, I do disagree with a few of her ideas. She seems to think parents aren't capable of teaching their kids to read which is absurd. She thinks it is best left to experts. I agree that we need to do our research to be prepared to help students with dyslexia, but I think parents are in the best situation to give their children the one-on-one attention that they need.
She also seems to think we should push young kids with intensive phonics. I think it's fine to play with phonics at that age, but I disagree with intensive tutoring that young. While she consistently says it's never too late to help with dyslexia, she also repeatedly says kids are at a great disadvantage if they don't learn to read until later. I understand why she believes that and I can even agree with that to some extent. But I do not believe that kids are at a long term disadvantage if they learn to read later especially if they have been raised and educated in an environment where they have not been ridiculed, where they have had rich exposure to language and reading, and where they have parents who are advocates in helping their children be successful.
Shaywitz's book is filled with vital information for all parents and teachers who want to help their struggling students succeed. I truly enjoyed reading her ending where she shared the stories of people who have used their dyslexia to help them enjoy passionate and successful lives."
"If you have a child that struggles to read, spell, or write, you need to read this book! Sally Shaywitz and husband Bennett have been the leading researchers at Yale in the study of dyslexia for the last few decades. Their research is groundbreaking, and it's eye-opening as to how widespread and unaddressed this problem has been. Shaywitz presents her research in very clear and understandable terms, and she gives very hopeful and promising solutions."
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