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"In this revolutionary book, the Eides use new brain science and their expertise in neurology and learning disorders to explain how individuals with dyslexia not only perceive the written word differently but also conceive space more intuitively, see connections between unrelated objects, and are able to make great leaps creatively that others simply miss. Presenting a variety of case studies and true stories to support the science, The Dyslexic Advantage...
4) The everything parent's guide to children with dyslexia: all you need to ensure your child's success
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Adams Media
Pub. Date
c2004
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"From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole. Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as "The Fonz" in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it's simply not the...
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Duke's sons volume 3
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Lord Sebastian Gresham is a battle-tested soldier and brilliant strategist. Yet all his life he's had to hide his complete failure to decipher letters. In his own mind, he's just stupid. What a miracle it is that he's found the perfect bride. Lady Georgina Stane is beautiful, witty, and brilliantly intelligent. Sebastian is head over heels in love, proud as a peacock, and terrified. If she finds out, he'll lose her love forever.
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Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of....
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Comeback kids volume 2
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Brainy Scott Parry, a great kicker who otherwise struggles with football, and star quarterback Chris Conlan, who has dyslexia, team up to help each other succeed in both football and school.
11) Dyslexia advocate!: how to advocate for a child with dyslexia within the public education system
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
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Questioneers volume 5
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When Miss Greer asks each child in the class to write a story, second-grader Aaron, who loves to draw but struggles with reading, creates a story using pictures.
13) Summer reading
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"For Samantha Gale, a summer on Martha's Vineyard at her family's tiny cottage was supposed to be about resurrecting her career as a chef, until she's tasked with chaperoning her half-brother, Tyler. The teenage brainiac is spending his summer at the local library in a robotics competition, and there's no place Sam, who has dyslexia, likes less than the library. And because the universe hates her, the library's interim director turns out to be the...
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Lost Wonderland diaries volume 1
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Shadow Mountain
Pub. Date
[2020]
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"When Celia and Tyrus discover the four lost diaries of Charles Dodgson (a.k.a. Lewis Carroll), they are pulled into Wonderland and must solve riddles and puzzles to stop the Queen of Hearts from opening a door and taking over our world"--
15) Loveboat reunion
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Loveboat volume 2
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HarperTeen
Pub. Date
[2022]
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After their disastrous summer in Taipei, Sophie Ha and Xavier Yeh must come together once more to help each other pursue the futures they want.
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Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
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"In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of dyslexia and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who has dyslexia and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of dyslexia is highlighted."--Amazon.com
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2010
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Praise for What is Dyslexia? :. ' & hellip;informative, based on the latest research and compassionate - three qualities that make this a must read for parents and children struggling with dyslexia.'. Paul M. Quinlan, Ph. D. from the Curtis Blake Center. Praise for An Introduction to Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals by the same author:. 'Hultquist writes in such measured, clear and uncluttered prose that no one can take the journey from diagnosis...
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Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Learn how to thrive with dyslexia as an adult. No matter when you're diagnosed, living with dyslexia can be a challenge -- but it can also make you a unique and creative thinker. The Dyslexia Guide for Adults helps you boost your confidence with advice for embracing your greatest strengths. With these proven strategies and exercises, you'll learn to understand yourself better as you navigate social situations, the workplace, and beyond. Dyslexia in...