{"product_id":"dyslexia-parents-guide-2e-paperback","title":"Dyslexia Parents Guide 2e - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGavin Reid\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eDyslexia\u003c\/i\u003e is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpowers parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns including dyspraxia and dyscalculia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew sections cover post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and information on how parents can help at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures information on some of the more popular interventions for dyslexia, and critical evaluations of 'alternative treatments'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes first-hand accounts of parents' hopes, successes and setbacks, and extensive lists of organizations and resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated and expanded edition of the highly successful \u003ci\u003eDyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents and Those Who Help Them\u003c\/i\u003e develops many of the themes and ideas found in the first edition, and contains up-to-date discussions of current research and programs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book empowers parents by offering them the information and support that will allow them to play a vital role in helping their child to thrive and achieve their full potential. New to this edition are discussions on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePost-school issues, such as college and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into how the needs of people with dyslexia can be met\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical information on dealing with the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia, as well as their learning needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSections on how parents can help at home, comments on some of the more popular interventions for dyslexia, and critical evaluations of 'alternative treatments'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition also includes first?hand accounts of parents' hopes, successes and setbacks, and extensive lists of organizations and resources. It provides parents, carers, families and professionals with knowledge, strategies and insights into how children with dyslexia can be supported, irrespective of school system or the country they live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGavin Reid\u003c\/b\u003e, is an independent educational psychologist in Vancouver, Canada and a consultant to a number of organisations and charities worldwide. He is the co-founder and director of the Red Rose School for children with specific learning difficulties in Lancashire, UK and was visiting professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada. Previously he was Senior Lecturer at Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh. He is the author of 25 books including \u003ci\u003eDyslexia: A Practitioners Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e (4\/e 2009), \u003ci\u003eDyslexia in Context: Research and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (2004) and \u003ci\u003eDyslexia and Literacy\u003c\/i\u003e (2002). He has run seminars for parents on dyslexia in over 60 countries and is also the parent of a young man with special needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 20, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723944824895,"sku":"9780470973738","price":70.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/fe0ab595d0064895cc09fc8c220eb2ba.webp?v=1765100919","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/dyslexia-parents-guide-2e-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}