What is dyslexia? : a book explaining dyslexia for kids and adults to use together / Alan M. Hultquist ; illustrations by Lydia T. Corrow.

  • Hultquist, Alan M.
Date:
2008
  • Books

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Description

'What is Dyslexia?' is designed to help adults explain dyslexia to children. The author provides information about all the most common types of dyslexia. The book includes clear examples which children will be able to understand, as well as activities for parents to do with their children.

Publication/Creation

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.

Physical description

95 pages : black and white illustrations ; 25 cm

Contents

Introduction for the adults: how to use this book -- pt. 1. For kids -- Meet jamie -- What causes dyslexia? -- One kind of dyslexia: trouble with sounds -- A second kind of dyslexia: trouble remembering how letters and words look -- A third kind of dyslexia: trouble finding words -- A fourth kind of dyslexia: mixed dyslexia -- People with dyslexia are smart and courageous -- Feelings, hard work, and bullies -- The end -- pt. 2. For kids and adults -- Answers to questions kids and parents might ask -- Two activities for parents and children to do together to work on reading and spelling -- Professional organizations.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references.

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Where to find it

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ISBN

  • 9781843108825
  • 1843108828