At Home with Dyslexia, Sascha Roos
At Home with Dyslexia, Sascha Roos
List: $24.99 | Sale: $17.50
Club: $12.49

At Home with Dyslexia
A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Child

Author: Sascha Roos

Narrator: Zara Ramm

Unabridged: 5 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/24/2021

Synopsis

Recommended by Toe by Toe

'This is by far the best resource I have found as the parent of two dyslexic children. Out of all the documentaries, websites, seminars, podcasts and of course other books I have studied trying to educate myself on how best to support my little ladies, this provides the most relevant and necessary information in the clearest format. It has been great sharing snippets of the book with the girls, especially the view points of other people with dyslexia. Thank you for a great book!' - Amazon review

This book will empower parents by giving them the tools and strategies to deal with dyslexia, making them confident and knowledgeable in the process.
It offers:
- a guidebook that is visually appealing, including bullet points, illustrations and short chapters, making it an easy to follow reference book for the busy (and often dyslexic) parent;
- practical and emotional support at home from primary to secondary school years, as well as how to deal with school and the education system;
- chapters that can be dipped into for useful day to day advice and tools to help at home , and for overall encouragement and reassurance;
- parents and children sharing their personal experiences and advice in their personal accounts - the challenges of dyslexia, possible solutions and successes are openly discussed and woven throughout the chapters, giving the guide an authentic voice.

Central to this guide is language of acceptance and celebration, emphasising a learning 'difference' rather than a 'disability', and a genuine encouragement of dyslexic abilities and strengths.

About Sascha Roos

Sascha Roos is a dyslexia specialist and author of At Home with Dyslexia, a guide for parents. At School with Dyslexia, her second book, focuses on her particular concern; the challenges of studying as a dyslexic learner.Sascha is originally from Cambridge and lives in Cork in the Republic of Ireland. She is a member of Dyslexia Ireland and the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. Sascha has a blog for dyslexic students hosted on a study skills website and has been involved in various projects relating to dyslexia, including podcasts, documentaries, panel discussions and exhibitions.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clare

An excellent practical book, full of tips on how to be a an advocate and support for/to your dyslexic child, helping them to find learning strategies. A confidence-inspiring book that celebrates the different abilities of a dyslexic person: it is a world away from books that treat it as a disability.......more

Goodreads review by Anna

This book is an excellent practical guide for parents, teachers and adults with dyslexia. It is well structured and the illustrations reflect the book's content. As a dyslexic adult, it's a book that should be read by employers, HR managers etc......more

Goodreads review by Mick

This book is both practical and very informative. The information is presented in a clear yet humours way that makes it a very enjoyable read. Being the parent of dyslexic children I cannot recommend this book highly enough.......more

Goodreads review by The Suburban Eclectic

This is a well laid out guideline for anyone looking to understand dyslexia but is best suited for those new to the arena. Too often guides on learning differences can be overwhelming and hyperfocused on weaknesses, but At Home with Dyslexia focuses on the positive and providing at home supports and......more

Goodreads review by Cardyn

This text offers explanations, definitions, advice, and lists of resources in accessible language and manageable segments that don't overwhelm laypeople. Each chapter breaks down the information as applicable to early learners, middle schoolers, and teens. The assorted quotes from students and paren......more

Quotes

Probably the very best place to go if you need accessible, user-friendly information, and a whole plethora of sound, practical guidance about how to help a child with dyslexia, is Sascha's fascinating and insightful book Sunday Independent (Ireland)

This book has been enlightening and a complete game-changer for my understanding of dyslexia. The structure and visual presentations make it an easy and informative and enjoyable read. It should be book of the year in my opinion. Thank you, Sascha Roos. I really struggled understanding my son's educational assessment report and this book has helped me understand the report in an empowering way. I am so grateful

I was so excited to read At Home with Dyslexia. It felt a little bit like coming home! As the parent of a dyslexic 11 year old, this book is an excellent source of information, written jargon free and very informative. The comments from parents and children will resonate with you. It is a new road and a new journey. I am daunted but hungry for information, and I am thoroughly enjoying At Home with Dyslexia

At Home with Dyslexia helps parents to support their child with dyslexia by providing many evidence-based recommendations and presenting it in an accessible and easy to follow format. It details some of the most common problem areas for all ages: reading, spelling, and writing, as well as some of the associated difficulties commonly present in dyslexia: working memory, study skills and organisation. Not forgetting the impact that dyslexia has on self-esteem and confidence. This book also discusses this, as well as some simple but effective ways to support and advocate for your child through the education system. A useful guide that can be dipped in and out of when needed and also a useful accompaniment to an educational psychology assessment report

This is by far the best resource I have found as the parent of two dyslexic children. Out of all the documentaries, websites, seminars, podcasts and of course other books I have studied trying to educate myself on how best to support my little ladies this provides the most relevant and necessary information in the clearest format. It has been great sharing snippets of the book with the girls, especially the view points of other people with dyslexia. Thank you for a great book!

[The] focus on home makes the book unique, as most dyslexia books focus on school . . . An essential read The Dyslexic Library

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List