World
of Dyslexia
Newsletter
August 2007
Newsletter
August 2007
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World
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Books of the Month
Special Needs Project Bookstore - Special Needs Project is a place to get books about disabilities. Located in Santa Barbara, California, SNP serves families, professionals, agencies and schools worldwide with the largest, most authoritative collection of disability-related materials. (USA)
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'Dyslexia: a Teenager's Guide' - by Sylvia Moody (Vermilion Books; ISBN 0091-19000-18) - helps young adults tackle the problems of dyslexia with practical strategies uniquely suited to them. Clearly and simply written by a leading expert in the field, the book helps with reading, writing, spelling, memory and provides tips on how to take notes and organize study; how to deal with exams and use IT. It also shows how to improve confidence and assertiveness, and how to build on the creative talent that many dyslexics have. 
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Overcoming Dyslexia - Resource Book 1 - practical set of resources which has been written for the busy teacher who wants to use a multisensory approach to overcoming literacy difficulties in the classroom. The fully photocopiable materials can be used on their own or in conjunction with the highly successful handbook ' Overcoming Dyslexia' (2nd ed., Hilary Broomfield and Margaret Combley) on which they are based. The wide range of activities, suitable for learners of all ages can be used during the literacy hour or specialised support lessons. They are also suitable for learning support assistants under the guidance of a teacher.