dyslexia

"Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read"--Provided by publisher.

Shirley, a fourth-grader with dyslexia, struggles with her feelings of inferiority as she compares herself to her intellectually gifted older brother and newly adopted Vietnamese sister.

Features personal narratives of well-known people in the arts, sports, and business worlds who suffer from dyslexia. Includes general information about what dyslexia is, resources for further information and support, and photographs.

Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read.

As you read these young adults' stories, you'll learn about the laws that protect their rights. You'll discover the history behind these laws, and you'll find out exactly which rights are protected.

Offers parents and educators an overview of the struggles children with dyslexia face, as well as practical suggestions to help them deal with those challenges and succeed in school.

Struggling through his dyslexia to try to fulfill his girlfriend Fiorella's request for a letter revealing his secret self, eighteen-year-old Karl asks Fiorella's favorite author for help, and he agrees only if Karl will submit to a series of interviews, which result in unexpected consequences for Karl, Fiorella, and the author.

Helen fears that lack of improvement in her reading may leave her stuck in the sixth grade forever, until a good teacher recognizes her reading problem.

"Find out what dyslexia is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how dyslexia is diagnosed and treated, as well as how dyslexics can overcome challenges faced at school, at home, and on the job.