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Book Synopsis: COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED
From one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches.
Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five individuals, regardless of age or gender. Now a world-renowned expert gives us a substantially updated and augmented edition of her classic work: drawing on an additional fifteen years of cutting-edge research, offering new information on all aspects of dyslexia and reading problems, and providing the tools that parents, teachers, and all dyslexic individuals need. This new edition also offers:
- New material on the challenges faced by dyslexic individuals across all ages
- Rich information on ongoing advances in digital technology that have dramatically increased dyslexics' ability to help themselves
- New chapters on diagnosing dyslexia, choosing schools and colleges for dyslexic students, the co-implications of anxiety, ADHD, and dyslexia, and dyslexia in post-menopausal women
- Extensively updated information on helping both dyslexic children and adults become better readers, with a detailed home program to enhance reading
- Evidence-based universal screening for dyslexia as early as kindergarten and first grade – why and how
- New information on how to identify dyslexia in all age ranges
- Exercises to help children strengthen the brain areas that control reading
- Ways to raise a child's self-esteem and reveal her strengths
- Stories of successful men, women, and young adults who are dyslexic
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Are you or someone you know struggling with dyslexia? Look no further! Introducing the latest edition of "Overcoming Dyslexia." This completely revised and updated book is filled with the most comprehensive and practical information available to help you understand, identify, and overcome reading problems.
With dyslexia affecting one in five individuals globally, regardless of age or gender, it's essential to equip yourself with the right knowledge and tools. That's where our world-renowned expert comes in, sharing her expertise and insights gained from fifteen additional years of cutting-edge research.
In this new edition, you'll find valuable information on the challenges faced by dyslexic individuals, advancements in digital technology that empower dyslexics, and important topics like anxiety, ADHD, and dyslexia. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or an individual with dyslexia, this book provides the guidance you need.
One of the standout features of this edition is the evidence-based universal screening for dyslexia in kindergarten and first grade. By identifying dyslexia early on, you can take proactive steps towards helping your child or student overcome reading difficulties.
Inside, you'll also discover exercises to strengthen the specific areas of the brain responsible for reading and strategies to boost a child's self-esteem by emphasizing their strengths. Plus, be inspired by the stories of successful dyslexic individuals who have thrived despite their challenges.
Don't let dyslexia hold you back any longer. Take charge of your reading journey with the latest edition of "Overcoming Dyslexia." Click here to get your copy now and unlock a world of possibilities!
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