The Dyslexia Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers

by Sandra F. Rief (San Diego, California); Judith Stern (Rockville, MD )

• ISBN13: 9780470549841
• ISBN10: 047054984X
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-12-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Essential advice and resources for helping kids with dyslexiaThe Dyslexia Checklist is a valuable guide for parents and teachers that can help them better understand children and teenagers with dyslexia and other reading- and language-based disabilities. The book relays the most current research available and is filled with practical strategies, supports, and interventions. Using these tools teachers and parents can accommodate the needs and strengthen the skills of students with reading and writing disabilities across all age levels. The book is presented in a simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format and is filled with useful advice and information on a wide range of topics. Explains what we now know about dyslexia from decades of research Contains games to strengthen a child's literacy and language skills Provides important information for hooking in reluctant and struggling readers Offers suggestions for enhancing skills in vocabulary, comprehension, composition and written expression, spelling, math, and moreThe book also provides information on the educational rights of students with dyslexia.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

About the Authors

Basic Information On Dyslexia

Clarifying "Dyslexia" and "Learning Disabilities"

Facts & General Information about Dyslexia

Signs & Symptoms of Dyslexia (Early Childhood through Adulthood)

Decades of Research: What we now know about Dyslexia

Processing Weaknesses & Other Related Problems

Common Strengths & Positive Characteristics of People with Dyslexia

Diagnosing Dyslexia

Research-Based Intervention Programs for Struggling Readers

Dual Exceptionalities (Gifted & Dyslexic)

What Children with Dyslexia Need from Parents and Teachers

Key Instructional Components & Interventions for Students with Dyslexia

References and Resources

Strategies For Helping With Reading, Language, And Writing

Phonological Awareness

Systematic Phonics

Decoding Strategies

Sight Word and Irregular Word Strategies

Fluency Strategies

Vocabulary Strategies

Comprehension Strategies

Spelling

Common Writing Difficulties for Children with Dyslexia

Strategies to Help with Prewriting: Planning & Organizing

Strategies for Composition and Written Expression

Strategies for Revising and Editing

Assistive Technology and General Technology to Support Reading and Writing

Accommodating Reading & Writing Difficulties

Games & Activities to Strengthen Literacy and Language Skills

Basic Spelling Vocabulary List (Graham, Harris, Loynachan)

References and Resources

Checklists For Parents

Talking with Your Child about Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences

Homework Tips for Parents

Advocacy Tips for Parents

Finding a Tutor

Building and Nurturing Your Child's Self-Esteem

Reinforcing Reading Skills at Home

Helping Your Child with Organization & Time Management

Study Skills Strategies

References and Resources

Checklists For Teachers

Adaptations, Accommodations, and Modifications: What's the Difference?

Homework Tips for Teachers

Differentiating Instruction

Adaptations and Modifications of Materials

Testing Adaptations and Accommodations

Helping Students with Organization and Time Management

Memory Strategies

Strategies for Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

References and Resources

Other Important Checklists For Parents And Teachers

High School Students with Dyslexia

College Students with Dyslexia

Response to Intervention (RtI)

Special Education Services

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

National Organizations and Disability Resources

References and Resources

Index

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