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McKeown, Sally.
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Apraxia.
Dyslexia.
Dyslexic children -- Care.
Parents of dyslexic children -- Life skills guides.
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McKeown, Sally.
Apraxia.
Dyslexia.
Dyslexic children -- Care.
Parents of dyslexic children -- Life skills guides.
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How
to
help
your
dyslexic
and
dyspraxic
child
: a
practical
guide
for
parents
/ Sally McKeown.
by
McKeown, Sally.
White Ladder, 2011.
Call #:
616.8553 M478h
Subjects
Apraxia.
Dyslexia.
Dyslexic
children -- Care.
Parents
of
dyslexic
children -- Life skills guides.
ISBN:
9781905410965 (pbk.)
Description:
xii, 192 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"
How
can I
help
my
child
that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia? Perhaps you've just found out
your
child
has dyslexia, or suspect
your
child
may have dyspraxia. This can be a confusing time for any parent, full of worry and uncertainty. Author Sally McKeown gets right to the heart of the matter in
How
to
Help
your
Child
with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. She brings you expert knowledge of exactly what dyslexia and dyspraxia are and
how
they can affect
your
child’s life. Through the experiences of other
parents
, Sally dispels common myths and helps you to better understand and support
your
child
. From getting a diagnosis to making sure you get enough support from
your
school this
guide
is packed with advice to make
your
life easier. It’s packed with
practical
ways to
help
your
child
, including: --
how
to build
your
child
's confidence if it has been knocked --
how
you can
help
with homework, without doing it -- games, activities and hobbies to improve co-ordination and motor skills -- different ways of learning that
your
child
will respond to. Written in a friendly style with other parents’ experiences littered throughout, you will find it easy to put this advice into action and
help
your
child
."--From publisher.
Sally McKeown is a journalist and consultant who specialises in dyslexia and dyspraxia, learning disabilities and assistive technology. Sal has taught in schools and colleges, supporting students with a range of learning needs and has worked for government agencies. Sal regularly writes for the Guardian and Special Children magazine and won the NSE Journalist of the Year award for specialist press. Sal has been awarded the Text
help
's Dyslexia Champion Award for 2013.
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