What is Dyslexia?

Children with dyslexia can be left “out of the loop” when it comes to discussions about the reasons for their struggles at school. What is Dyslexia? is designed to help adults explain dyslexia to children aged 8 to 11.

The book provides useful information about all the most common types of dyslexia: trouble with sounds, trouble remembering how letters and words look like, trouble finding words, and mixed dyslexia. The author deals with the basic facts and adopts a style that is accessible to children without talking down to them. He provides clear examples that children will be able to understand, as well as interactive activities for parents and children do together. The book highlights how everybody has different strengths and explains to children that it is ok to have dyslexia.

This book is ideal for parents of children with dyslexia, as well as other adults working with them.

About the authors:

Alan M. Hultquist, EdD is a licensed school psychologist with a doctorate in educational psychology. He is also licensed as an elementary educator, special educator, and consulting teacher. He has worked with children professionally since 1979 and is a member of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists (United States). He is the author of An Introduction to Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Lydia T. Corrow has worked in the field of education for over twenty years. She holds degrees in Art Education and in Teaching English as a Second Language. Her pastimes include painting and weaving.