The Dyslexia Checklist

By: Judith Stern M.A. and Sandra F. Rief

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Synopsis: 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 researchContains games to strengthen a child's literacy and language skillsProvides important information for hooking in reluctant and struggling readersOffers 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.