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“A success story . . . proof that one can rise above the disease and defy its so-called limitations on the brain.”—Daily Beast Despite winning the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2008, Philip Schultz could never shake the feeling of being exiled to the "dummy class" in school, where he was largely ignored by his teachers and peers and not expected to succeed. Not until many years later, when his oldest son was diagnosed with dyslexia, did Schultz realize that he suffered from the same condition. In his moving memoir, Schultz traces his difficult childhood and his new understanding of his early years. In doing so, he shows how a boy who did not learn to read until he was eleven went on to become a prize-winning poet by sheer force of determination. His balancing act—life as a member of a family with not one but two dyslexics, countered by his intellectual and creative successes as a writer—reveals an inspiring story of the strengths of the human mind.
The author interprets reading difficulties and dyslexia in terms of PASS (Planning-Attention-Simultaneous-Successive) processes, which are the four main processes of knowing and thinking that replace the traditional views of IQ and redefine intelligence. The PASS theory is used to explain reading problems that are not explained by a traditional IQ assessment.
The Big Picture of Dyslexia Many of the components or factors that can affect reading and spelling are overlooked by most authors, such as the impact of pronunciation on reading and spelling, and more importantly the history of the english language and the effect this history has on the structure of our written language and how different readers mentally process "our not so phonetic spelling system." "Dyslexia Reading Success" is designed to help students, parents and teachers to understand literacy issues (Dyslexia) from an historical, educational and developmental point of view. This work takes the personal approach to literacy development, with the students strengths, personal interest and drives at the center.* "Dyslexia Reading Success" introduces readers to technics and strategies to cultivate dyslexic students interest and passion for reading and writing.* Readers are Introduced to 7 brain principles to ensure continued growth and interest for reading and writing.* Introduces readers to 9 contributing factors that can bring about dyslexia (difficulties) with words.* Highlights contradictions in our phonic spelling system that readers face and trip up on. * Highlights habits and activities to support continued growth in literacy and long term personal development.* History, Find out about what the founding Fathers of America had to say about the problem of the phonetic irregularities in the english spelling system and what they planned to do about it.* Learn about the Reading Wars which gave birth to our clinical perspective of dyslexia* "Dyslexia Reading Success", assess's and challenges the clinical interpretations of dyslexia and Establish's the understanding of cognitive diversity as a normal part of mental functioning within society.* Introduces readers to the global/ analogic processing style which is responsible for the special skills and learning style that is associated with dyslexia.* Introduces readers to physical and mental practices to support literacy, reading readiness, over all well being, personal development and much more"Dyslexia Reading Success" is a 21st century educational Philosophy, that empowers parents and teachers to empower students in literacy and beyond. "Dyslexia Reading Success", is more than a one time programme, it offers parents, teachers and students a path to continued growth in literacy and personal development, serving students now and in their future . Buy Dyslexia Reading Now
Identifying Special Needs provides expert guidance to recognising and categorising the specific characteristics of a range of special needs. Drawing on her experience as an educational psychologist and special education teacher, Glynis Hannell provides easy-to-use checklists to help teachers quickly and accurately gather information to determine whether individual students need specialised attention and services, and guidelines on how to provide this help. This unique book offers diagnostic criteria and supporting notes for a wide range of special educational needs, including autism spectrum disorders, communication disorders, social and emotional issues, cognitive disabilities and specific learning disorders. Relevant to both primary and secondary school students, all checklists can be photocopied for ease of use and downloaded from the companion website. This fully revised third edition includes additional information on guiding conversations with parents, children and colleagues, as well as advice to parents on how to select outside professionals. The practical checklists and resources help teachers and educational professionals to: Identify and understand special needs screen any student for possible special needs; understand the causes and characteristics of various types of special needs; link classroom observations to diagnostic criteria used by specialists. Profile individual differences create accurate and comprehensive profiles for individual students, including positive characteristics; record each student’s unique pattern of development within a special needs ‘label’. Work together with colleagues and parents quickly record important information and avoid writing time-consuming reports; request and prepare for further assessment and intervention; coordinate information from several teachers or professionals; involve parents in observing and discussing their child’s pattern of strengths and challenges; plan effective, inclusive intervention in the classroom setting; follow up with recommended further reading, websites and professional references. Based on internationally accepted diagnostic criteria, and relevant for educational professionals worldwide, this is an essential book for teachers, psychologists and other specialists to ensure that the children and adolescents in their care receive the support they need to succeed.
The author Avi has written more than 70 children’s and young adult books and has fans—young and old—all over the world. Readers can’t help but be inspired by Avi’s life story, including his battle and ultimate triumph over dyslexia. Despite his problem being ignored and not diagnosed until late in his childhood, Avi was determined to make it as a writer. This author’s story will hold readers as rapt as they are while reading one of his best-selling, award-winning novels. They’ll find themselves eagerly flipping pages to find out what happens next.
Now in an updated third edition, this best-selling textbook introduces primary teachers to the key issues in how to teach reading. The authors celebrate reading as an important, exhilarating part of the curriculum with the potential to transform lives, whilst also giving a balanced handling of contentious issues. Strongly rooted in classroom practi
This popular book, endorsed by Cambridge, provides summary and note-taking practice for the revised syllabus of the Cambridge IGCSE examination in English as a Second Language. The exercises are also helpful for studies across the curriculum, and as preparation for the demands of academic writing. The Revised Edition includes linked summary exercises based on the preceding note-taking activities, and a Writing Tasks section containing topic-related writing tasks.
