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The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn (Unabridged)
 
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The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Ronald D. Davis (Author), Eldon Braun (Author), Ronald D. Davis Joan Smith (Narrator), K. C. Jones (Narrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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  • Listening Length: 4 hours and 26 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Davis Dyslexia Association International
  • Audible Release Date: 28 Dec 2007
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQ1AGW
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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This program explains the concepts of Davis Dyslexia Correction for people who would rather listen than read. At the age of 38, Ronald D. Davis made a discovery about a perception that enabled him to read a book cover to cover: for the first time. The methods he developed have helped thousands of children and adults around the world to overcome reading, writing, study, and attention problems.

You will have a step-by-step procedure to correct procedural difficulties and confusions about written language. The two basic techniques discussed are Orientation Counseling and Symbol Mastery. Many parents with no special training have achieved excellent results by using this program.

© and (P)1994, 2000 Ronald D. Davis

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic 8 Jun 2004
Format:Paperback
This is a really fantastic book covering dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADD. This book gives a valuble insight to the workings of the dyslexic mind, how to assess and identify problem areas in your child/friend/relative - it even has lesson ideas! The whole book is very optimistic and helpful.
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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This books is an absolute must for anyone who suffers from dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysculculia or related related conditions.

Through its pages it shows suffers that far from being a disability it is fact a gift. It gives a first hand account of how the author overcame his severe dyslexia, but also gives suffers practical information on how to overcome their condition, it also explains in a clear and concise way how their condition affects them and other people.

This book is useful for adults or children. For anyone wanting to know why they are dyslexic and how they can be helped, this is a very down to earth, commonsense book. Read it - you will not be disaapointed.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Alan
Format:Paperback
I've just finished reading part 1 of this book and quite frankly it has changed the way I perceive my "disability".

My official diagnosis came a little late in life, at 47:) Rather than feeling upset I am quite relieved - not because I have the condition, but because it explains so many things: the spelling and grammar issues, the disorientation and time-shift feelings, the daydreaming, my ability to "see" interconnections between subjects and to think outside the "box"(altered perception/disorientation, etc.).

The only problem I have with this book is the title. It should be called "The Gift of Intelligence". When will the "school curriculum" learn to encompass all intelligence and stop teaching purely towards false meritocracy (wages)?

This book provides clear anecdotal evidence, that people who have experienced first-hand the symptoms of dyslexia are of huge benefit to finding solutions. Therefore, having experienced the symptoms and traits described, obviously it is not pseudo-science, but actually a very accurate analysis of dyslexia. Therefore, I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
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The Gift of Dyslexia
The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Brightest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn
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Published 3 months ago by aspergers is a Gift too
Amazing book! Real eye opener!
I really believe that everyone should read this book whether they are dyslexic or not. Firstly because if you are dyslexic or you know somebody that is, then this book could be... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ella Mae
a must for any parents with a dyslexic child
This book is AMAZING, the best insight into dyslexia , it gives you steps how to progress that parents can follow, it has helped me and my husband understand our daughter better . Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. L. J. JEWSON
Brilliant
This book is a must for anyone who has this, I will not spell it out! It is a gift I realise now, not a problem. This book can change the lives of many people. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Hatiay
New book, nicely packed, thank you
There is an even newer revised version of this book, printed 2010, but this book is still a new copy nonetheless and was nicely packed - and a very good price. Thank you.
Published 16 months ago by New User++
Another dyslexia book
Always looking for more information that could be helpful. Might be a good book but it lost me.
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Mrs. T. Mccamley
The Gift of Dyslexia
This book was very helpful in understanding dyslexia. My 13 year old granddaughter, who is dyslexic, identified straight away with her own experience, and quickly learned and used... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by C. Key
Fantastic Dyslexia book
This is the best book I have found on dyslexia. Most books treat dyslexia as a learning difficulty, whereas this explains how many dyslexics have an amazing imagination and other... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by R. Richardson
The Gift of Dyslexia
Not always and easy read but very interesting. I have read this in bits and pieces and keep going back to it. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Claire L. Burrows
Fascinating book
Any one with or knows some one with dyslexia should read this book. It looks at Dyslexia in a totally different way and gives real insight to the different way that people with... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2009 by Mrs. Maria Ward
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