Resources
The Gift Of Dyslexia
By Ronald D. Davis
This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts.
The Gift of Learning
By Ron D. Davis
Using the proven methods he developed to overcome dyslexia, Ron Davis adapts those techniques to help sufferers triumph over a variety of common learning disabilities, including:
•Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
•ADHD (the hyperactive variety)
•Math deficiency (dyscalculia and acalculia)
•Handwriting problems (dysgraphia and agraphia)
Outlining clear instructions, the author demonstrates that through a series of mental and physical exercises called "Orientation Counseling" and learning tools called "Symbol Mastery," those struggling with these conditions can now learn how to correct them, embrace their gift, and enjoy learning.
When your child has…Dyslexia
By Abigail Marshall
This pocket book provides a handy resource for parents and teachers alike. The compact format makes it easy to bring to an IEP meeting or parent teacher conference.
Topics covered include: • Understanding Dyslexia • Getting a Diagnosis • Getting Help at School • The IEP Process • Reading Programs • Specialized Therapies • Strategies to Help at Home • Homework & School Accommodations • School Choices from Kindergarten through College
Smart But Stuck
Learn how smart people with learning gaps struggle, survive, and achieve. Smart But Stuck, Third Edition, is an updated look at how smart people with learning gaps can not only overcome them, but become successful in learning and in life. This new edition of this classic explores the emotional aspects of learning disabilities and imprisoned intelligence, showing how and why smart people with learning disabilities are resilient in getting help in order to struggle, survive, and achieve. The book also includes new material on the relationship between learning disabilities, neuroscience, and the neurophysiology of the human brain. This unique and compelling new version takes into account that the reader may have a learning disability, so it's easy to read and understand. Topics build on each other so the reader's knowledge becomes cumulative without dramatic effect and so emotional, biological, and social issues are easily integrated as the reader learns to turn a learning disability into an advantage. Smart But Stuck, Third Edition examines: * imprisoned intelligence and resilience: how does it happen? * shame and resilience * discovery and diagnosis * learning to live with the diagnosis * resilience and fulfilling potential * neurocognitive foundations of learning disorders * self-psychology and imprisoned intelligence * psychotherapy * and much more. Smart But Stuck, Third Edition, is a must-read for people with learning disabilities and their families, psychotherapists, social workers, educators, parents, vocational counselors, and college counselors.
Attention Deficit Disorder
A new edition of an influential study of Attention Disorder, which argues that the condition is rooted in human evolution, includes new supporting evidence and reflects new advances in non-drug treatments.