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How to help your dyslexic and dyspraxic child, a practical guide for parents, by Sally McKeown

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How to help your dyslexic and dyspraxic child, a practical guide for parents, by Sally McKeown
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
How to help your dyslexic and dyspraxic child
Nature of contents
bibliographyhandbooks
Oclc number
751739458
Responsibility statement
by Sally McKeown
Sub title
a practical guide for parents
Summary
How can I help my child that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia? Perhaps you've just found out your child has dyslexia, or suspect your child may have dyspraxia. This can be a confusing time for any parent, full of worry and uncertainty. Author Sally McKeown gets right to the heart of the matter in How to Help your Child with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
Table Of Contents
Foreword / Tom Pellerau -- Introduction -- 1. What does it feel like to have dyslexia or dyspraxia? -- 2. About dyspraxia and dyslexia -- 3. The early years: Giving your child the best start -- 4. Settling in at school: The primary years -- 5. Getting a diagnosis -- 6. If the school is not right for your child -- 7. Teenagers, the secondary years and beyond -- 8. Tips and techniques: Improving reading, writing, spelling and maths -- 9. Learning skills, homework and exams -- 10. Strategies for dealing with everyday problems -- 11. Dealing with daily frustrations and boosting self-esteem -- 12. Is there a cure?: Treatments and therapies -- 13. Leaving home
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