The
parent's guide to specific learning difficulties
information, advice and practical tips
Bidwell, Veronica
creator
Bidwell, Veronica
edt
text
xx
2016
monographic
eng
351 pages : 23 cm
Packed full of advice and practical strategies for parents and educators, this book is a one-stop-shop for supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Part one introduces a spectrum of SpLDs, ranging from poor working memory, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, through to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), Specific Language Impairment and Visual Processing Difficulty. It explains clearly what each difficulty is, how it can affect a child's learning and how to help a child to succeed despite their difficulties. Part two includes a host of tips, tools and strategies to support your child's efforts in areas such as reading, writing, spelling and handwriting, as well as advice on motivation, confidence and managing life's setbacks. Written by an experienced Educational Psychologist, this is the perfect guide for parents and carers who are looking for ways to support their child's learning, as well as for educators and teachers looking for advice on how to differentiate lessons and motivate pupils with SpLDs.
Introduction. - PART 1 UNDERSTANDING SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. 1. Information processing. - 2. Working memory. - 3. Dyslexia. - 4. Dyspraxia. - 5. Dyscalculia and other maths difficulties. - 6. Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity - ADHD. - 7. Autism spectrum disorder. - 8. Auditory processing disorder. - 9. Specific language impairment. - 10. Visual processing difficulty. - 11. An educational psychologist's assessment. - 12. The WISC-IV: understanding test scores and spiky profiles. - Secrets of success. - PART 2 THE PARENT TOOLKIT - TIPS FOR TEACHING. - 13. Teaching tips. - 14. Tips for reading. - 15. Tips for spelling. - 16. Tips for writing. - 17. Handwriting tips. - 18. Tips for maths. - 19. Tips to help handle life's knocks and setbacks. - 20. Tips for positive liaison with school staff. - 21. Tips to enhance language and communication skills. - 22. Tips for motivation. - 23. Tips for confident learners. - 24. Habits, strategies and study skills. - Appendix 1: Explanation of ages and key stages. - Appendix 2: Games and activities for parents and children to play. - Glossary. - Legislation. - Further reading. - Useful resources, organisations and websites. - Index.
Veronica Bidwell
LEARNING DISABILITY
CHILDREN
PARENT GUIDES
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
9781785920400
BTCTA
160222
20210222120132.0
ocn943648014
eng