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Living with Dyslexia

by Chris Eboch

Book Details

Publisher:ABDO Publishing Company
Published:2014-01-01
Pages:114
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Living with Dyslexia features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with dyslexia during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography, further readings, Just the Facts summary of medi

Our Review

This essential guide for teens tackles dyslexia head-on with a powerful combination of relatable fictional stories and direct medical expertise, making a complex learning difference feel manageable. It moves beyond simple definitions to explore the real-world implications, covering everything from diagnosis and treatment methods to practical coping strategies for academic and social life. The "Ask Yourself This" questions woven throughout are particularly effective, transforming passive reading into an active, personal exploration. This structure ensures readers don't just learn about dyslexia, but learn how to navigate it themselves.

What truly sets this resource apart is its compassionate, dual-pronged approach that validates both the emotional and factual experiences of a young person with dyslexia. The fictional narratives provide a crucial sense of solidarity, while the expert advice offers authoritative, actionable steps forward. Teen readers who feel isolated by their struggles with reading and writing will find immediate comfort and a clear path to self-advocacy. By the final page, readers are left not with a list of limitations, but with a tangible sense of preparedness and the tools to build their own success.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction