{"product_id":"overcoming-dyslexia-for-dummies-isbn-9780471752851","title":"Overcoming Dyslexia For Dummies","description":"Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with dyslexia\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Understand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help your child succeed\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Does your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble reading? If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don't worry -- these days, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guide leads you step by step through your options -- and explains how anyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discover how to\u003cbr\u003e * Recognize the symptoms of dyslexia\u003cbr\u003e * Understand diagnostic test results\u003cbr\u003e * Set up an Individualized Education Program (IEP)\u003cbr\u003e * Work effectively with teachers\u003cbr\u003e * Improve your child?s reading skills \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Figuring Out What Dyslexia Is All About 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Determining When to Get a Diagnosis 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Exploring Your Options for Schools and Programs 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Taking Part in Your Child’s Treatment 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Moving beyond the Childhood Years 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VII: Appendixes 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Figuring Out What Dyslexia Is All About 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Understanding the Basics of Dyslexia 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Dyslexia in Plain Terms 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZeroing In on the Symptoms of Dyslexia 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding When to Have Your Child Tested 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Different Schools and Programs for Your Child 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Child with Activities at Home 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Your Dyslexic Child Grow 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Pinpointing What Dyslexia Is (And Isn’t) 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Real Meaning of “Dyslexia” 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the straight facts 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving away from common misconceptions 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifying dyslexia as a “learning disability” 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the Causes of Dyslexia 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing up brain research 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into genetics 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down Dyslexia into Different Types 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Other “Dys” Conditions Related to Dyslexia 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDysgraphia: Difficulty with writing 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDyscalculia: Difficulty with math 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDyspraxia: Difficulty with motor skills 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Dyslexia to ADD and ADHD 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining ADD 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out ADHD 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Being Alert to Symptoms of Dyslexia at Any Age 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why It’s Important to Look for Signs 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating that dyslexia is unexpected 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing savvy about screening tests and what one teacher can do 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the “wait awhile” trap 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing Your Preschooler’s Late Development 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Your School-Age Child Fade 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Signs of Dyslexia at Older Ages 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking out signs in teenagers 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging adult symptoms 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferring to Your Family’s History 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Determining When to Get a Diagnosis 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Watching Your Child Carefully at a Young Age 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Close Eye on Early Skills 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking late and unclearly 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling ear infections 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing a range of vision problems 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving trouble with playing and dressing 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplaying weak pre-reading skills 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in Pre-Reading Activities at Home 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping print awareness 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZeroing in on phonemic and phonics skills 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Child for Kindergarten 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStirring up good feelings about school 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping your child with language skills 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurturing other academic skills 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging fine motor skills 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing your child what’s sociable 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting your child in charge of his personal information 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Acting Quickly with Your School-Age Child 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why a Quick Response to Reading Problems Is Critical 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing Dyslexic-like Behaviors at Home 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStruggling with written words 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling unhappy 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing disorganized 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Your Child’s Teacher to Look for Dyslexic-like Behaviors in Class 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboring with reading 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting with difficulty 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking predictable spelling errors 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with other classroom tasks and issues 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaving unusually 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Testing Your Child for Dyslexia 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding When to Get a Diagnosis 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Different Kinds of Tests 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at language tests for preschoolers 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of vision and hearing tests 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying early screening tests 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding IQ tests 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking out performance tests 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharging up for a test battery 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Test Administrator Wisely 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a specialist within your child’s school district 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating independent testers outside your child’s school district 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Child (And Yourself) for Testing 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Test Results and Putting Them to Work 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down terminology in test results 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out that your child has an LD 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering that your child won’t be recognized as having an LD 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Your Options When You Decide Not to Test 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Exploring Your Options for Schools and Programs 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Choosing the Best School for Your Child 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestioning the Kind of School Your Child Needs 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at What a Traditional Public School Offers 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplying assessment services 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoming in on school programs 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving help above and beyond the classroom 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding sensitivity to your child’s needs 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Staff in a Traditional Public School 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing yourself with the classroom teacher 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquainting yourself with the resource teacher 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out school specialists 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying special attention to the support staff 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking note of the principal 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Scoop on Alternative Schooling 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out about charter schools 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling the pull of magnet schools 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a private school 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Montessori schools 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking the Waldorf (or Steiner) path 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on a school for dyslexics 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking about home schooling 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Investigating the Individualized Education Program 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbing into the Basics of an IEP 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nuts and bolts of an IEP meeting 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fine print of an IEP document 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring a Successful IEP Meeting 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing yourself 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the meeting work for you 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the Services That Your Child Receives with an IEP 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Legal Nitty-Gritty of IEPs 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the acts governing IEPs 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your rights — and your child’s 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Securing Help without an Individualized Education Program 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Choices in School 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for Help Outside School 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping out specialized dyslexia therapies 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering dyslexia clinics 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying an individual tutor 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for a general learning center 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Academic Support at Home 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting your child take the lead with homework 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up homework management methods 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing technology 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of a math meltdown 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Working Productively with Your Child’s Teacher 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequesting and Preparing for a Conference 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the teacher to meet 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling important info 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether to bring your child 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Conference on Track and Following Up Smartly 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a positive mood 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing your child’s needs 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing your points firmly 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdhering to the teacher’s goals 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action after a conference 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up with Cool Accommodations 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding oral instructions clearly 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading large amounts of text 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehending text 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting large amounts of text 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopying from the board with ease 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpelling successfully 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing classroom work and homework on time 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Dyslexic Land Mines with a Teacher’s Help 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing graded, tested, and (worst) retained 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning in parrot fashion 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Taking Part in Your Child’s Treatment 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Putting Memorizing, Visualizing, and Rhyming to Good Use 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne by One: Starting with Single Letters 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing pictures into vowels 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnocking b and d into shape 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting P in its place 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetters Joining Forces: Getting on Top of a Few Good Spelling Rules 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlatantly Bossy e 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtroverted and introverted vowels 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn old favorite: “i before e except after c” 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Know You! Having Fun with Sight Words 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen at a time 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicture this 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBang! 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWord roll 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive up 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBingo 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo You See the Sea? Distinguishing between Sound-Alike Words 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hard Stuff: Remembering Especially Tricky Words 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Playing with Phonics 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing Single Letters 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCozying up with consonants 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a long look at short vowels 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing letters by name 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Three-Letter Words in Word Families 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting together “at” 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving on up with “bat,” “cat,” “fat,” and more 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning through additional word families 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing It Up with Blended Consonants 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlends at the beginning 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlends at the end 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into Digraphs 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Tricky Vowel Sounds 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening up to long vowels 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing “y” sound like a vowel 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying schwa vowels 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingling out sound-alike chunks featuring vowels 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering vowels with “r” 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLopping vowels off the ends of words 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Consonants under Control 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnmasking consonants in disguise 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding out the softies 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting the silent types 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoubling up 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Sprinting Ahead with Reading Basics and Practice 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSee Jane Read: Looking at Reading Fundamentals 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing quick to recognize sight words 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling good about phonics 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding about comprehension 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the Habit: Establishing a Happy Reading Routine 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePage after Page: Using Special Strategies for Reading Success 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right books 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading to your child first 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing up to read 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning through multiple readings 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNice and Gentle: Handling Your Child’s Difficulties with Kindness 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to give a quick answer 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving your child figure a word out when the time is right 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping your child find contextual cues 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Taking Advantage of Multisensory Methods 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing the Term “Multisensory” Down to Earth 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing multisensory teaching from traditional methods 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting together “multisensory” and “structured and sequential” teaching 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Stage for Multisensory Success 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Homework Multisensory 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a happier homework environment 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping your child understand new information 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Practical Stuff for Playing at Your Fingertips 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling clay 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGummy mixtures 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSandpaper 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaminate 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScissors 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlashcards 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoard games 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer games 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther great tools to have on hand 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Physical Activity into Your Child’s Routine 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimenting with Alternative Multisensory Treatments 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColoring pages of text 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading a new font 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to different messages in each ear 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating fish 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Handling Everyday Activities and Difficulties 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Your Child into Feeling Good 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding your child’s feelings 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening carefully 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpowering your child 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding calmly to your child’s mistakes 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Child with Space, Time, and Sequence 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpacing out 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming is everything 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a sequence 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Harmony in the Home 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing the load 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToeing the line 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthening bonds between siblings 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Moving beyond the Childhood Years 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Assisting Dyslexic Teens 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstilling New Life Skills 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAiming for high self-esteem 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering more independence at home 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking time for rest and play 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting behind the driver’s wheel 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing School Challenges Head-On 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving toward self-reliance with schoolwork 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnforcing order on those files 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying on top of all the reading and writing 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking notes 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the right foreign language 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving great speeches 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for college and jobs 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging the Development of Work Skills 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping up with extracurricular activities 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing some good with community service 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a part-time job 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Heading Off to College 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Well-Stocked Portfolio 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding proof of dyslexia 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering academic results 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving evidence of school and community involvement 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching Majors and Schools 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on potential fields of interest 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining different types of colleges 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Target Schools 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring campuses 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking about disability programs 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling the Application and Interview Process 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting applications with ease 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpressing interviewers 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the Winning School 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Help with Financing 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessfully Keeping Up with Grades 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Succeeding with Dyslexia in Adulthood 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefiting from a Late Diagnosis 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Helpful Programs and Treatments for Adults 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading to the classroom 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving your reading skills at home 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Workplace Rights as a Dyslexic Adult 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking small accommodations for big results 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving reliable advice 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Family and Friends in the Frame 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tools for Making a Dyslexic’s Life Easier 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Pencil Grip 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePens with Erasable Ink 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColored Files and Other Handy Items 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Wristwatch 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Pocket Spell Checker 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Cell Phone and a Personal Organizer 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks on Tape (Or CD) 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Photocopier 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Word Processor and the Internet 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeech-to-Text Software 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Well-Known Dyslexia Programs and Treatments 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrton-Gillingham and Other Phonics-Based Reading Programs 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatments That Tune into Sounds 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBerard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast ForWord Language 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarobics 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTomatis 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatments That Focus on Vision 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavis Dyslexia Correction 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Irlen Method 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatments That Get Physical 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalametrics 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain Gym 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DORE Program 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLindamood-Bell Learning Processes 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudiblox 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePACE 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Kinds of Minds 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Feingold Program 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevinson Medical Centers 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Appendixes 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: An Informal Assessment of Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Out Pre-Reading Skills 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual discrimination 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditory discrimination 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhonemic awareness 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Early Reading Skills 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing single letters 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying three-letter words with short vowels 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlending letters 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiving into digraphs 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting for Independent Reading Skills 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at long and short vowels 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the hang of y endings 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting out vowel combinations 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting soft and hard letters 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching out for silent letters 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing vowels before r 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Contacts and Resources 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting General Information Online or by Voice Mail 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive general Web sites to start you off 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive big organizations 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to Someone Directly 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Child’s Eyes, Ears, and Mouth 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Self-Tests 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Alternative Schooling and School Reading Programs 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchools 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool reading programs 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying Down the Law 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Independent Programs, Therapists, and Learning Centers 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDyslexia treatments 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapists and tutors 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDyslexia clinics 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral learning centers 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Technology 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLending a Hand to Teens, College Students, and Adults 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollege entrance exams and other tests 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollege and general education information 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial aid and 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