Bøger af Kelli Sandman-Hurley

The updated edition is packed with information on current state laws and gives you advice on how to become a strong advocate for your dyslexic child written by industry professional and author, Kelli Sandman-Hurley, Ed.D.

This book combines moving accounts of the lived experience of dyslexic adults with tips and strategies for surmounting the challenges you or a loved one or family member may face. Drawing on in-depth interviews, Kelli Sandman-Hurley explores common themes such as school experiences; the impact of dyslexia on mental wellbeing; literacy skills; and being a dyslexic parent, perhaps to a child who is also dyslexic. Interviewees share what helped them (or didn't), the strategies they use daily to tackle literacy-based tasks, anxiety and low self-esteem, the advice they would give to the parent of a dyslexic child who is struggling, and reflect on how their experience has impacted their own parenting style. Whether you're dyslexic yourself or supporting someone who is, this book sheds light on an underrepresented topic, providing much-needed guidance and insight around what life is really like for an adult with dyslexia.

A guide for parents and professionals giving tried and tested spelling strategies, tips and techniques based on word meanings and roots, to support dyslexic children's individual word spelling and embedding deeper and longer-lasting understanding of this topic.

This book is an accessible and straightforward guide to helping parents understand the law around their dyslexic child's education. It offers a thorough guide to gaining an IEP for a child and also what steps to take if things go wrong. Parents wishing to get the best outcome for their child's education will find this the perfect resource.