The Dyslexia Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers

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Pub. Date: 2009-12-01
Publisher(s): Jossey-Bass
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Summary

Essential advice and resources for helping kids with dyslexiaThe Dyslexia Checklist is a valuable guide for parents and teachers that can help them better understand children and teenagers with dyslexia and other reading- and language-based disabilities. The book relays the most current research available and is filled with practical strategies, supports, and interventions. Using these tools teachers and parents can accommodate the needs and strengthen the skills of students with reading and writing disabilities across all age levels. The book is presented in a simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format and is filled with useful advice and information on a wide range of topics. Explains what we now know about dyslexia from decades of research Contains games to strengthen a child's literacy and language skills Provides important information for hooking in reluctant and struggling readers Offers suggestions for enhancing skills in vocabulary, comprehension, composition and written expression, spelling, math, and moreThe book also provides information on the educational rights of students with dyslexia.

Table of Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
About the Authors
Basic Information On Dyslexia
Clarifying "Dyslexia" and "Learning Disabilities"
Facts & General Information about Dyslexia
Signs & Symptoms of Dyslexia (Early Childhood through Adulthood)
Decades of Research: What we now know about Dyslexia
Processing Weaknesses & Other Related Problems
Common Strengths & Positive Characteristics of People with Dyslexia
Diagnosing Dyslexia
Research-Based Intervention Programs for Struggling Readers
Dual Exceptionalities (Gifted & Dyslexic)
What Children with Dyslexia Need from Parents and Teachers
Key Instructional Components & Interventions for Students with Dyslexia
References and Resources
Strategies For Helping With Reading, Language, And Writing
Phonological Awareness
Systematic Phonics
Decoding Strategies
Sight Word and Irregular Word Strategies
Fluency Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Comprehension Strategies
Spelling
Common Writing Difficulties for Children with Dyslexia
Strategies to Help with Prewriting: Planning & Organizing
Strategies for Composition and Written Expression
Strategies for Revising and Editing
Assistive Technology and General Technology to Support Reading and Writing
Accommodating Reading & Writing Difficulties
Games & Activities to Strengthen Literacy and Language Skills
Basic Spelling Vocabulary List (Graham, Harris, Loynachan)
References and Resources
Checklists For Parents
Talking with Your Child about Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences
Homework Tips for Parents
Advocacy Tips for Parents
Finding a Tutor
Building and Nurturing Your Child's Self-Esteem
Reinforcing Reading Skills at Home
Helping Your Child with Organization & Time Management
Study Skills Strategies
References and Resources
Checklists For Teachers
Adaptations, Accommodations, and Modifications: What's the Difference?
Homework Tips for Teachers
Differentiating Instruction
Adaptations and Modifications of Materials
Testing Adaptations and Accommodations
Helping Students with Organization and Time Management
Memory Strategies
Strategies for Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
References and Resources
Other Important Checklists For Parents And Teachers
High School Students with Dyslexia
College Students with Dyslexia
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Special Education Services
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
National Organizations and Disability Resources
References and Resources
Index
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