DyslexiaLand: A Field Guide for Parents of Children with Dyslexia

In this field guide parents will find the help they need to navigate the tricky territory of DyslexiaLand with proven strategies easy-to-follow directions and maps. When parents are well informed about dyslexia empowered to advocate strongly for their children and determined to get what they need the long journey with a dyslexic child through the public school system can be a rewarding one. Really!DyslexiaLand is an imaginary place but a very real one for the 1 in 5 students with dyslexia. Especially in school where these otherwise bright children struggle unnecessarily and parents dont understand why. With expert dyslexia advocate Cheri Rae as your guide youll discover: - How to identify your child strengths and challenges meet with teachers and to effectively advocate for your child.- Which reading approaches work for students with dyslexia and which ones dont and why the D word is such a hot-button issue.- How to turn obstacles into opportunities stresses into successes and how high tech can be a huge help.DyslexiaLand takes the guesswork out of dealing with dyslexia. Whether your child is beginning pre-K or in the middle of high school there is help here for all dyslexic kids and their parents.