Overcoming Dyslexia From a leading expert comes the most comprehensive book yet to help readers understand, identify, and overcome reading problems. Dr. Shaywitz instructs parents in what they can do for a dyslexic child, lays out a home program for enhanced reading, and provides exercises, teaching aids, and invaluable resources. Full description
In this gem of a book, Dr. Sally Shaywitz uses her voice, her images, her brain and yes, her heart to shine a piercing and clarifying light on what we so inadequately call dyslexia. What is more, she shows how almost everyone can overcome it. Daniel D. Federman, M.D.,
Fascinating. . . . Shaywitz has illuminated the inner workings of dyslexic minds.
Time
An important book.... For the first time, scientists are understanding how the brain works...in the act of reading. Front and center now is Sally Shaywitz.
The Baltimore Sun
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"In this gem of a book, Dr. Sally Shaywitz uses her voice, her images, her brain-and yes, her heart-to shine a piercing and clarifying light on what we so inadequately call 'dyslexia.' What is more, she shows how almost everyone can overcome it." --Daniel D. Federman, M.D.,
"Fascinating. . . . Shaywitz has illuminated the inner workings of dyslexic minds." --
Time
"An important book.... For the first time, scientists are understanding how the brain works...in the act of reading. Front and center now is Sally Shaywitz." -
The Baltimore Sun