About this item
'Probably the very best place to go if you need accessible, user-friendly information, and a whole plethora of sound, practical guidance about how to help a child with dyslexia, is Sascha's fascinating and insightful book' - The Sunday Independent (Ireland) This book will empower parents by giving them the tools and strategies to deal with dyslexia, making them confident and knowledgeable in the process.It offers:- a guidebook that is visually appealing, including bullet points, illustrations and short chapters, making it an easy to follow reference book for the busy (and often dyslexic) parent;- practical and emotional support at home from primary to secondary school years, as well as how to deal with school and the education system;- chapters that can be dipped into for useful day to day advice and tools to help at home , and for overall encouragement and reassurance;- parents and children sharing their personal experiences and advice in their personal accounts - the challenges of dyslexia, possible solutions and successes are openly discussed and woven throughout the chapters, giving the guide an authentic voice.
About the Author
Sascha Roos is an author and dyslexia specialist in Cork, in the Republic of Ireland. She has been supporting people with the challenges of dyslexia for over fifteen years, and has an approach that encourages and celebrates the strengths and abilities of the dyslexic individual. Sascha is a member of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland and the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. Her particular interest in the concerns and frustrations of parents and children with dyslexia drew her to write her new book 'At Home with Dyslexia: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Child', published by Little, Brown Book Group. Sascha continues to work to transform the negative attitudes towards dyslexia, to raise expectations and to change the language around this learning difference.
