The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (610 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1785923307 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Kate Power works in the creative industries, and has dyslexic children. Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth is a graphic designer and has dyslexic children.
'Use this guide to weed out what dyslexia means for you and discover the tools you need to blossom!'Dyslexia comes to life with visual imagery and colourful text in this new book on what dyslexia means, how it feels, what to do about it, and how to learn to embrace it. By showing what dyslexia is and asking the reader how it applies to them, this book offers a fun and engaging means of working out how dyslexia affects the individual specifically, with a multitude of learning tools and tips, and a gallery of inspirational dyslexics who have used their particular skills to do something amazing with their lives.. This beautifully designed book, complete with stunning visuals and gentle humour, approaches the subject of dyslexia in a simple and encouraging way for all age groups. There are advantages to being dyslexic, including an aptitude for design literacy and innovative thinking, although these can be obscured by its challenges
-- Shirley Cramer, CEO of (RSPH) Royal Society for Public Health & Ex CEO Dyslexia Action This is a novel, unique and highly informative illustrated guide to the disadvantages and very many advantages of those who possess the gift of dyslexia. -- Dr Martin Phillips School & Behavioural Psychologist Former Chairman, Hornsby International Dyslexia Centre, London . -- Mike Fleetham, thinkingclassroom It is a really imaginative book which manages to impart a lot of very good and accurate information in a way which will engage young people (and their parents too). Use this book to really, authentically celebrate that difference. Dyslexia is a learning difference NOT a difficulty