Parenting a Dyslexic Child / Edited by Gillian Ashley ; foreword by Gavin Reid.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

British Dyslexia Association, corporate author.

Contributor:

British Dyslexia Association, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dyslexia.

Dyslexic children.

Parents of dyslexic children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2025.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publisher, 2021.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

Covering everything parents need to know when a child has dyslexia, this is the go-to guide on the topic covering diagnosis, assessment, emotional support and communicating with school. Drawing on the expertise of the BDA, this book provides proven guidance and practical advice from leading experts in the field.

Drawing on the expert knowledge and research gathered by the British Dyslexia Association, this is a complete guide to parenting a child with dyslexia. Covering assessment, diagnosis, home and school support, emotional development and more, this empowering book has everything you need to help your child reach their full potential. With accessible guidance on reading, writing, spelling, organisation and study skills, this book will also help you to build self-belief in your child whilst ensuring that you care for yourself along the way. This book provides clear information on how dyslexia affects children and families at all stages of life, with insights on communicating with schools and ensuring the best support in all environments.

Contents:

Intro

Parenting a Dyslexic Child

Cover

Of related interest

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Gavin Reid

Introduction

1. The Dyslexic Brain

Gillian Ashley

2. Overview of Dyslexia and Support Strategies

Dr Lindsay Peer CBE

3. Dyslexia Top Tips from the Perspective of Someone with Dyslexia

Adam Gordon

4. Identifying Signs of Dyslexia

British Dyslexia Association

5. How Dyslexia Is Diagnosed and Why It Is Important

Katrina Cochrane

6. Supporting Children's Literacy Development

7. Why Organisational Skills Are Important for Young People with Dyslexia and How to Develop Them

8. The Value of Study Skills for Dyslexic Learners and How to Acquire Them

9. Working with Your Child's School

Dr Helen Ross

10. Supporting Your Child's Emotional Development

Pennie Aston

Conclusion

Contributors

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781805015413

1805015419

9781787754270

1787754278

OCLC:

1256260261