Jonathan Mooney, who didn’t learn to read until he was 12, outlines four principles that parents and teachers can use to help children learn. Change the focus from “fixing” kids to modifying educational environments and reconsidering what is “normal”. Available in DVD format (4 hrs.) Consider this video for training and discussion.
“Different minds learn differently,” writes Dr. Mel Levine. Some students are strong in certain areas and some are strong in others, but no one is equally capable in all. Yet most schools still cling to a one-size-fits-all education philosophy. As a result, many children struggle because their learning patterns don’t fit the way they are… More A Mind At A Time
Frustration, Anxiety, Tension (F.A.T.) are three all-too-familiar feelings for the families of children with learning disabilities. It is the basis for a 1987 workshop simulating the children’s daily experiences. Richard Lavoie, creator of the original F.A.T. City Workshop, reviews the history and philosophy of the project, the major trends and issues in the field of… More Beyond F.A.T. City: A Look Back, A Look Ahead
Filled with vivid stories and examples, this crucial resource demystifies processing speed and shows how to help kids (ages 5 to 18) catch up in this key area of development. Helpful practical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2″ x 11″ size. Learn how to obtain needed support at school, what… More Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up
Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this is a humorous and inspiring practical guide for young adults with dyspraxia and those around them trying to get to grips with the physical, social and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs). Peppered with personal stories from other teens, this award-winning book offers down-to-earth advice on… More Caged in Chaos: A Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free (Updated Edition)
Meet Marco – a boy with dyspraxia, which is sometimes called Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD). Marco invites readers to learn about dyspraxia from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and what it feels like when he sometimes struggles to control his movement and co-ordination. He talks about the challenges of having dyspraxia… More Can I Tell You about Dyspraxia? A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
Learning to roller skate or ride a bike should be an enjoyable experience, but for a child with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD, also known as dyspraxia), these activities can lead to frustration and failure. “Can’t Play Won’t Play” is full of practical information, tips and hints to enable children with DCD to access and enjoy… More Can’t Play Won’t Play: Simply Sizzling Ideas To Get The Ball Rolling For Children With Dyspraxia
The book covers pertinent topics such as understanding the rights and responsibilities of students with special needs, talking to professors and peers, getting involved, asking for and receiving accommodations, and utilizing one’s strengths to meet and exceed academic standards. This unique reference book also includes advice from current college students with disabilities to empower future… More College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities: Strategies and Tips to Make the Most of Your College Experience
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences. It’s science project time in Ms. Adolf’s class. This is good news and bad news for Hank-he loves science, but… More Day Of The Iguana (Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever #3)
Updated throughout and packed with powerful strategies, this second edition demonstrates how students with learning difficulties can improve brain function and raise achievement scores. (Both original and 2nd edition available)
