Description
Packed full of advice and practical strategies for parents and educators, this book is a one-stop-shop for supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Part one introduces a spectrum of SpLDs, ranging from poor working memory, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, through to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), Specific Language Impairment and Visual Processing Difficulty. It explains clearly what each difficulty is, how it can affect a child’s learning and how to help a child to succeed despite their difficulties. Part two includes a host of tips, tools and strategies to support your child’s efforts in areas such as reading, writing, spelling and handwriting, as well as advice on motivation, confidence and managing life’s setbacks. Written by an experienced Educational Psychologist, this is the perfect guide for parents and carers who are looking for ways to support their child’s learning, as well as for educators and teachers looking for advice on how to differentiate lessons and motivate pupils with SpLDs.
Table of Contents
- The Parents’ Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties by Veronica Bidwell
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part 1 – Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Chapter 1 – Information Processing
- Chapter 2 – Working Memory
- Chapter 3 – Dyslexia
- Chapter 4 – Dyspraxia
- Chapter 5 – Dyscalculia and Other Maths Difficulties
- Chapter 6 – Attention Deficit Disorder with or Without Hyperactivity – ADHD
- Chapter 7 – Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Chapter 8 – Auditory Processing Disorder
- Chapter 9 – Specific Language Impairment
- Chapter 10 – Visual Processing Difficulty
- Chapter 11 – An Educational Psychologist’s Assessment
- Chapter 12 – The WISC-IV: Understanding Test Scores and Spiky Profiles
- Secrets of Success
- Part 2 – The Parent Toolkit – Tips for Teaching
- Chapter 13 – Teaching Tips
- Chapter 14 – Tips for Reading
- Chapter 15 – Tips for Spelling
- Chapter 16 – Tips for Writing
- Chapter 17 – Handwriting Tips
- Chapter 18 – Tips for Maths
- Chapter 19 – Tips to Help Him Handle Life’s Knocks and Setbacks
- Chapter 20 – Tips for Positive Liaison with School Staff
- Chapter 21 – Tips to Enhance Language and Communication Skills
- Chapter 22 – Tips for Motivation
- Chapter 23 – Tips for Confident Learners
- Chapter 24 – Habits, Strategies and Study Skills
- Appendix 1 – Explanation of Ages and Key Stages
- Appendix 2 – Games and Activities for Parents and Children to Play
- Glossary
- Legislation
- Further reading
- Useful Resources, Organisations and Websites
- Index
- Blank Page
