Customer Reviews
Overcoming Dyslexia 
2008-03-29
Fantastic review of dyslexia, its foundations and how to work with someone to help overcome their dyslexia. I found it extremely helpful. The book also gave me some visuals I could use to help explain dyslexia to my 8 year old so that he could understand that this only effects one part of the brain and that he is actually very intelligent.
Great resource for handling every aspect of dyslexia 2007-10-05
This book is a wonderful way to learn what dyslexia is scientifically, the symptoms associated with it, and how to handle the disability. It is very straight forward, gives realistic suggestions and links to wonderful websites. Above all, it stresses the positive aspects of dyslexia and all a person with dyslexia CAN accomplish; which is everything! With this book I now consider myself an expert on the subject.
The book for people with Dyslexia 2007-10-05
This is the best book for anyone that does not know about Dyslexia. Our son has been diagnosed with Dyslexia and we have given copies of this book out to all of his teachers every year. Just last year, his teacher said that after 20 years of teaching she didn't know of any children with Dyslexia in her class but after reading the book she can pick out at least 4.
Must-Have Resource 2007-10-03
Dr. Shaywitz provides so much information that you won't want to just check this one out from the library--you'll want it for your bookshelf. It will be a well-used resource for many years!
Overcoming dyslexia requires a structured program... 
2007-09-30
...because, as the author asserts, dyslexia does not remit spontaneously. That is, once you have it, it is yours, more or less, for life.
This assertion holds true only if dyslexic children do not receive a structured reading-phonics program, such as the one offered by Kumon centers across North America. (BTW, Kumon instructors never refer to "learning disability" or "dyslexia," but instead, to "struggling readers.") This program is one of daily practice for about 20 minutes, and has embedded the three components of successful anti-dyslexia programs: practice, sight vocabulary, and phonics/phonemic awareness.
Curiously, Dr. Shaywitz mentions U. of Oregon DIEBELS programs, but is not acquainted with Kumon, which has an equally broad reach across the country.
A Must Read for Parents, Educators and Rdg Teachers! 2007-09-27
FOR EVERYONE WHO STRUGGLES TO READ!
Clear, practical, science-based information and advice for successful results
One in five American children has trouble reading. But they are not stupid or lazy. In
Overcoming Dyslexia, Dr. Sally Shaywitz, codirector of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and a leader in the new research into how the brain works, offers the latest information about reading problems and proven, practical techniques that, along with hard work and the right help, can enable anyone to overcome them. Here are the tools that parents and teachers need to help the dyslexic child, age by age, grade by grade, step by step.
--What dyslexia is and why some intelligent, gifted people read slowly and painfully
--How to identify dyslexia in preschoolers, schoolchildren, young adults, and adults
--How to find the best school and how to work productively with your child’s teacher
--Exercises to help children use the parts of the brain that control reading
--A 20-minute nightly home program to enhance reading
--The 150 most common problem words–a list that can give your child a head start
--Ways to raise and preserve a child’s self-esteem aqnd reveal his strengths
--Stories of successful men and women who are dyslexic
Great book explaining dyslexia 2007-08-14
This is a wonderfully written book on dyslexia. I have read several and this is by far my favorite! I would highly recommend this book for those who are looking for some great information on this learning disability.
This is a Must for any parent who has a Dyslexic child! 2007-07-14
This book was the most complete book I have ever found on the subject of Dyslexia. It was very enlightening for me as the mom of 3 Dyslexic children to understand the scientific facts as well as be given an abundance of helpful strategies in dealing with the learning difficulties for Dyslexic people. A true MUST HAVE for anyone searching for help in understanding Dyslexia.
Overcoming Dyslexia 2007-06-09
This is one book that I would encourage all teachers and parents interested in the learning-to-read process to read. I always like to read one professional book over the summer, and this was the most important professional book I've ever read. It's not just about overcoming dyslexia; it's about how to teach reading with success to all students. It helped me understand brain development in terms of learning to read. It contains research and also explains the components of any really good reading program. It's an interesting, well-written, easy to understand book, one that I would recommend to every teacher and interested parent.
Great book 2007-04-09
This is what parents need in a time when school wont help and you feel helpless. I am lucky to have found this book. It should be given to every school. I am fighting a losing battle trying to get our school to understand Dyslexia. If you are someone just starting on this road buy this book. It has everything you need to know to help yourself of your child. It is a must have for me. Open my eyes to my daughters world what a blessing that is.
