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OverviewMeet Zoe - a young girl with dyslexia. Zoe invites readers to learn about dyslexia from her perspective. She helps readers to understand the challenges faced by a child with dyslexia, explaining what dyslexia is and how it affects her at home and at school. Zoe describes exactly why she finds reading, writing and words so difficult, and how other people can help her in these areas. This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to start a discussion about dyslexia, in the classroom or at home. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan M. Hultquist , Bill TulpPublisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.099kg ISBN: 9781849059527ISBN 10: 1849059527 Pages: 56 Publication Date: 28 July 2013 Recommended Age: From 7 to 18 years Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , Professional and scholarly , General , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Introducing Zoe, who has dyslexia. 2. Learning the alphabet. 3. Understanding the sounds in words. 4. Reading new words. 5. Remembering words. 6. Reading slowly. 7. What reading is like for me. 8. Spelling. 9. Writing down my thoughts. 10. Mathematics. 11. Following directions. 12. What I'm good at. 13. Finding out I had dyslexia. 14. How teachers can help. 15. How parents can help. 16. Possible early signs of dyslexia. 17. Some important ideas to know. Further reading. International websites.ReviewsThe book is wonderful. It has a lot of good information on dyslexia and it is easy to read and understand. But most of all, I liked that it demystifies dyslexia and lets kids see that they are not alone with their struggles. -- Rhonda, a parent of a child with dyslexia This inspirational book is a great resource for children, parents, and teachers alike. Written from a child's perspective, it explains a complicated topic in a simple manner and provides an accurate overview of the most common symptoms of dyslexia (including strengths), an insightful account of how it feels to have dyslexia, and ways that teachers and parents can provide appropriate emotional and instructional supports. -- Nancy Mather, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education, University of Arizona This is a captivating account through the eyes of a child, called Zoe of what it is like to have dyslexia... the book is suitable for readers aged seven and up. There is information for children, parents and teachers... Overall, a very enjoyable and easy but informative read. -- Children & Young People Now The ideas section is useful because it explains other difficulties children with dyslexia may face, including phonemic awareness, rapid automatised naming and working memory. Overall, a very enjoyable and easy but informative read. -- Children & Young People Now This inspirational book is a great resource for children, parents, and teachers alike. Written from a child's perspective, it explains a complicated topic in a simple manner and provides an accurate overview of the most common symptoms of dyslexia (including strengths), an insightful account of how it feels to have dyslexia, and ways that teachers and parents can provide appropriate emotional and instructional supports. -- Nancy Mather, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education, University of Arizona The book is wonderful. It has a lot of good information on dyslexia and it is easy to read and understand. But most of all, I liked that it demystifies dyslexia and lets kids see that they are not alone with their struggles. -- Rhonda, a parent of a child with dyslexia Author InformationAlan M. Hultquist, EdD has a doctorate in educational psychology and worked in education for 33 years, as a special education teacher and educational psychologist. Alan is also the author of An Introduction to Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals and What is Dyslexia? A Book Explaining Dyslexia for Kids and Adults to Use Together, both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Bill Tulp is an experienced artist, who has published illustrations and graphic stories, had gallery shows and taught art classes. He lives in Vermont, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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