See Johnny Read!: The 5 Most Effective Ways to End Your Son's Reading Problems - Softcover

Tracey Wood M.Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071417214 ISBN 13: 9780071417211

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2003

Synopsis

See Johnny Read! Offers practical ways for parents to help their boys with the reading skill. This book aims to answer questions, such as: when does a reading delay become a reading problem? How, when, and where should I look for tutoring? How can I get the best help from the school? How can my son avoid (or overcome) the "Bad Boy" label? And more.

About this title

Review:

"An excellent guide for parents . . . replete with concrete examples and information."

"A compelling text you will refer to over and over again."

"An excellent guide for parents...replete with concrete examples and information."

From the Back Cover:

Expert Advice to Help Boys With Reading Difficulties

The great majority of the 10 million U.S. students who struggle with reading are boys. Studies show that if the problem isn't effectively addressed by third grade the child will most likely remain functionally illiterate the rest of his life.

"See Johnny Read!" gives you the knowledge you need to take an active role in detecting problems--and acting on them. An acclaimed expert in learning disabilities, Tracey Wood offers tried and true methods for making a proficient reader of your son. She takes you step-by-step through the process of evaluating your child, his teachers, and his school, so you can make informed decisions on the type of action you ought to take.

This engaging, hand's-on guide shows you how to: Discern between a reading delay and a reading problem Decide if and when tutoring is necessary Weigh your options if your child has an ineffective teacher Get the most from what your school has to offer Help make your child a responsible member of his class Transform reading from a chore into something enjoyable

"A compelling text you will refer to over and over again." --Jane Browning, Executive Director, Learning Disabilities Association of America

"An excellent guide for parents . . . replete with concrete examples and information." --Dr. James Garbarino, author of "Lost Boys" and "Parents Under Siege"

Tracey Wood, M.Ed., is a popular speaker on learning disabilities in the United States, England, and Australia. She runs a special education consultancy in California.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071417214
• ISBN 13: 9780071417211
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224