Books about Dyslexia
Below is a great list of books for parents, teachers ad students about dyslexia.
The Basics
Hall, S. L., & Moats, L. C. (2002). Parenting a struggling reader. New York: Broadway Books.
Moats, L. C., & Dakin, K. (2008). Basic facts about dyslexia and other reading problems. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
Rawson, M. (1988). The many faces of dysle
xia. Baltimore, MD: The International Dyslexia Association. [a classic]
Shaywitz, S. (2003). Overcoming dyslexia: A new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level. New York: Knopf.
Tridas, E. (2008). From ABC to ADHD. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
Hurford, D. (1998). To read or not to read: Answers to all your questions about dyslexia. New York: A Lisa Drew Book/Scribner.
Trusdell, M. L., & Horowitz, I. W. (Eds.). (2002). Understanding learning disabilities: A parent guide and workbook. Baltimore: York Press.
Wolf, M. (2007). Proust and the squid: The story and science of the reading brain. New York: HarperCollins.
Supporting the Dyslexic Student
Hall, S. L., & Moats, L. C. (1999). Straight talk about reading. Chicago: Contemporary Books.
Johnson, D., & Johnson, C. (2002). Homework heroes grades K-2, grades 3-5, & grades 6-8. New York, NY: Kaplan. [three books]
Richards, R. G. (2001). L.E.A.R.N.: Playful strategies for all students. Riverside, CA: RET Center Press.
Richards, R. G. (2002). When writing’s a problem: Understanding dysgraphia and helpful hints for reluctant writers. Riverside, CA: RET Center Press.
Personal Stories about Learning Disabilities in Children
Cicci, R. (1995). What’s wrong with me? Baltimore: York Press.
Ford, A. (2003). Laughing Allegra. New York: Newmarket Press.
Hallowell, E. (2004). A walk in the rain with a brain. New York: Harper Collins.
Learning Disabilities and the Law
Siegel, L. M. (2007). The complete IEP guide: How to advocate for your special ed child (5th ed.). Berkley, CA: Nolo.
Wright, P. W. D., Wright, P. D., & Heath, S. W. (2004). No child left behind. Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press, Inc.
Wright, P. W. D., & Wright, P. D. Wrightslaw: From emotions to advocacy, the special education survival guide (2nd ed.). Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press, Inc.
http://www.interdys.org/ewebeditpro5/upload/RecommendedReadingforParents.pdf
Hall, S. L., & Moats, L. C. (2002). Parenting a struggling reader. New York: Broadway Books.
Moats, L. C., & Dakin, K. (2008). Basic facts about dyslexia and other reading problems. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
Rawson, M. (1988). The many faces of dysle
xia. Baltimore, MD: The International Dyslexia Association. [a classic]
Shaywitz, S. (2003). Overcoming dyslexia: A new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level. New York: Knopf.
Tridas, E. (2008). From ABC to ADHD. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
Hurford, D. (1998). To read or not to read: Answers to all your questions about dyslexia. New York: A Lisa Drew Book/Scribner.
Trusdell, M. L., & Horowitz, I. W. (Eds.). (2002). Understanding learning disabilities: A parent guide and workbook. Baltimore: York Press.
Wolf, M. (2007). Proust and the squid: The story and science of the reading brain. New York: HarperCollins.
Supporting the Dyslexic Student
Hall, S. L., & Moats, L. C. (1999). Straight talk about reading. Chicago: Contemporary Books.
Johnson, D., & Johnson, C. (2002). Homework heroes grades K-2, grades 3-5, & grades 6-8. New York, NY: Kaplan. [three books]
Richards, R. G. (2001). L.E.A.R.N.: Playful strategies for all students. Riverside, CA: RET Center Press.
Richards, R. G. (2002). When writing’s a problem: Understanding dysgraphia and helpful hints for reluctant writers. Riverside, CA: RET Center Press.
Personal Stories about Learning Disabilities in Children
Cicci, R. (1995). What’s wrong with me? Baltimore: York Press.
Ford, A. (2003). Laughing Allegra. New York: Newmarket Press.
Hallowell, E. (2004). A walk in the rain with a brain. New York: Harper Collins.
Learning Disabilities and the Law
Siegel, L. M. (2007). The complete IEP guide: How to advocate for your special ed child (5th ed.). Berkley, CA: Nolo.
Wright, P. W. D., Wright, P. D., & Heath, S. W. (2004). No child left behind. Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press, Inc.
Wright, P. W. D., & Wright, P. D. Wrightslaw: From emotions to advocacy, the special education survival guide (2nd ed.). Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press, Inc.
http://www.interdys.org/ewebeditpro5/upload/RecommendedReadingforParents.pdf
