23 very well-known people from the arts, sport, and business worlds talk about how dyslexia affected their childhood, how they were able to overcome the challenges and use the special strengths of dyslexia to achieve great success in adulthood. Darcey Bussell CBE, Eddie Izzard, Sir Richard Branson, Meg Mathews, Zoe Wanamaker CBE, Richard Rogers, Benjamin Zephaniah, Steven Naismith, Lynda La Plante CBE, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Sophie Conran and others share their stories, and their advice. All reveal the enormous difficulties they faced, the strength required to overcome them, the crucial importance of adult support, and how `the different way the brain is wired' in dyslexia has enabled them to see something different in the world and to use their creativity in an exceptional way. They talk about `thinking sideways', and the ability to look at a bigger picture, the often strong visual strength, and the ability to listen, and to grasp simplicity where other people see only complexity. They also talk about how dyslexia continues to challenge them, and the ways they have found to work around this. An introduction, and final section that includes practical information about dyslexia, are written with the support of Dyslexia Action, and a percentage of profit from the book is going to The British Dyslexia Association. The book will be essential reading for teachers and other professionals, and for families affected by dyslexia, and inspirational for people with dyslexia.

Draws on recent scientific breakthroughs to explain the mechanisms underlying dyslexia, offering parents age-specific, grade-by-grade instructions on how to help their children.

The Big Picture of Dyslexia Many of the components or factors that can affect reading and spelling are overlooked by most authors, such as the impact of pronunciation on reading and spelling, and more importantly the history of the english language and the effect this history has on the structure of our written language and how different readers mentally process "our not so phonetic spelling system." "Dyslexia Reading Success" is designed to help students, parents and teachers to understand literacy issues (Dyslexia) from an historical, educational and developmental point of view. This work takes the personal approach to literacy development, with the students strengths, personal interest and drives at the center.* "Dyslexia Reading Success" introduces readers to technics and strategies to cultivate dyslexic students interest and passion for reading and writing.* Readers are Introduced to 7 brain principles to ensure continued growth and interest for reading and writing.* Introduces readers to 9 contributing factors that can bring about dyslexia (difficulties) with words.* Highlights contradictions in our phonic spelling system that readers face and trip up on. * Highlights habits and activities to support continued growth in literacy and long term personal development.* History, Find out about what the founding Fathers of America had to say about the problem of the phonetic irregularities in the english spelling system and what they planned to do about it.* Learn about the Reading Wars which gave birth to our clinical perspective of dyslexia* "Dyslexia Reading Success", assess's and challenges the clinical interpretations of dyslexia and Establish's the understanding of cognitive diversity as a normal part of mental functioning within society.* Introduces readers to the global/ analogic processing style which is responsible for the special skills and learning style that is associated with dyslexia.* Introduces readers to physical and mental practices to support literacy, reading readiness, over all well being, personal development and much more"Dyslexia Reading Success" is a 21st century educational Philosophy, that empowers parents and teachers to empower students in literacy and beyond. "Dyslexia Reading Success", is more than a one time programme, it offers parents, teachers and students a path to continued growth in literacy and personal development, serving students now and in their future . Buy Dyslexia Reading Now

Jargon-free and easy to read, Defeat Dyslexia! is the practical guide for busy parents and carers. Find out with what dyslexia really means for your child's reading, spelling, maths, and other areas of learning, including music, languages, and sport. Then discover straightforward, positive ways to help your dyslexic child to excel, in school and in life. Using Defeat Dyslexia!, you'll gather facts, advice, and inspiration from a dyslexia expert who is also proudly dyslexic. With this book, you can: Spot Dyslexia Identify signs of possible dyslexia, including hidden clues. Find out about overlapping conditions, like dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism. Understand Dyslexia Get to grips with the strengths and weaknesses of dyslexia. Make the diagnosis process stress-free. Defeat Dyslexia! Learn the quick and easy 'first steps' for supporting your child. Create a long-term plan of action for learning success. It's time to defeat the demons of dyslexia - and embrace the best of what it means to be dyslexic.

In The Power of Dyslexic Thinking, Robert Langston shares the inspirational stories of people who overcame the hurdles of living with dyslexia to become influential business and cultural leaders. From Kinko's founder Paul Orfalea to prominent financier Charles Schwab to Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Mike Peters, Langston profiles some of the biggest players in the business world and elsewhere to paint amazing portraits of courage and dedication. Through both research and personal experience, Langston has come to believe that dyslexia is a condition that does not need curing, but rather a greater understanding of the different capabilities and skills it can provide those who have it. He hopes that understanding more about the creative and intuitive benefits of dyslexia will allow educators and parents, as well as dyslexic children, to see dyslexia not as a disability, but as a gift.

Increasingly dyslexia is becoming a whole-school issue. The responsibility for addressing the needs of dyslexic students no longer rests with one individual but is the responsibility of all school staff - subject specialists and school management. This timely book addresses this need by providing specific guidance to secondary school staff on how to support dyslexic students within different subject areas and within the principles and practices of inclusion.

Defining dyslexia -- Redefining dyslexia: A fresh look at the challenges and the flip-side strengths -- Redifining dyslexia: A whole person view -- Rethinking llearning - Reading --Rethinking learning - Spelling -- Rethinking learning - Writing -- Revisioning dyslexia intervention -- Appendices.