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The only book on dyslexia written especially for teenagers (14-18 years) with their specific needs in mind
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Dyslexic teenagers face special problems - this book will help solve them.
Dyslexia, involving problems with reading, writing, spelling, memory, organisation and time management, can affect people of all backgrounds and abilities. But most books on this subject are geared towards young children; advice for teenagers is thin on the ground. Yet dyslexic teenagers face special problems. They need to master complex study skills, deal with large amounts of revision, and cope with the demands of examinations. They may suffer from stress, anxiety and lack of confidence.
Dyslexia: A Teenager's Guide helps young adults tackle these problems with strategies uniquely suited to their needs. Clearly and simply written by a leading expert in the field, the book helps with reading, writing, spelling and memory, as well as giving tips on how to take notes, organise study, deal with examinations and use IT. It also shows how to improve confidence, deal with stress, and build on the creative talent that many dyslexics possess.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have dyspraxia, and my special needs teacher recommended this book to me as an organisational help. The author covers all sorts of different topics that are affected by dyslexia and dyspraxia, offering some really useful schoolwork strategies that I have begun using. I like the fact that the stories of two teenagers, one with dyslexia, the other with dyspraxia, have been woven into the book - their stories bring the book alive. As a teenager myself, I feel comfortable hearing my disability described in another teenager's voice - when doctors do it, I'm usually tempted to think, "How do you know?"
This wasn't the case here. Moody's tone is always upbeat and never becomes patronising. If you or someone you know has dyslexia or dyspraxia, don't miss this one. The only fault I found, which knocked off one star, is the lack of attention paid to socialising and making friends. This isn't an issue for dyslexics, but it can be a bad one for many dyspraxics. As Moody states in her intro that the book is of equal use to teenagers with dyspraxia, I think she should have addressed this fundamental dyspraxic problem.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dr Moody's book is a down-to-earth, easy to read (and understand!)guide for dyslexic children, their parents or carers. It takes a step by step approach to dyslexic difficulties and offers suggestions on how to cope with them - covering very practical tasks (advice on reading, writing, spelling, memory etc) and then goes on to investigate the negative emotional problems many dyslexics face. There are clear pictures and diagrams to illustrate how to put coping strategies into practice, and the overall layout of the book makes it simple to follow.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Doctor Moody's book is a down-to-earth, easy to read (and understand!) guide for dyslexic teenagers, their parents or carers. It takes a step-by-step approach to dyslexic difficulties and offers suggestions on how to cope with them - covering very practical tasks (advice on reading, writing, spelling, memory etc) and then goes on to investigate the negative emotional problems many dyslexic teenagers face. There are clear pictures and diagrams to illustrate how to put coping strategies into practice, and the overall layout of the book makes it simple to follow.
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Tennagers
Not had a chance to read this myself - but unfortunately nor have my 3 dyslexic teenagers who are usually great at at least having a look! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Louise C
Most helpful book for Dyslexic teenagers...
The most helpful book for Dyslexic teenagers that I've come across. It's written in plain English without jargon so that most Dyslexic teenagers would find it user-friendly; it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Smithy
More for adults rather than teenagers
I have given this book one star mainly because of the misleading title. Yes, it is about the problems teenagers have with dyslexia but it needs to be read by someone without... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2008 by Lisa. B
Unique guide for dyslexic teenagers
I'd like to recommend this book very strongly. It deals with an area where there has been little information - dyslexia in the teenage years. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2006 by eliza wray
Brilliant Study Guide for Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Teens, November 2004
I have dyspraxia, and my special needs teacher recommended this book to me as an organisational help. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2006 by A reader from England
Unique guide for dyslexic teenagers
I'd like to recommend this book very strongly. It deals with an area where there has been little information - dyslexia in the teenage years. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2004 by Cathy Wright
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