Hultquist, Alan M.

What is dyslexia? : a book explaining dyslexia for kids and adults to use together / Alan M. Hultquist ; illustrations by Lyndia T. Corrow. - London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008. - 95 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction for the adults: how to use this book -- Pt. 1. For kids -- Meet Jamie -- What causes dyslexia? -- One kind of dyslexia: trouble with sounds -- A second kind of dyslexia: trouble remembering how letters and words look -- A third kind of dyslexia: trouble finding words -- A fourth kind of dyslexia: mixed dyslexia -- People with dyslexia are smart and courageous -- Feelings, hard work, and bullies -- The end -- Pt. 2. For kids and adults -- Answers to questions kids and parents might ask -- Two activities for parents and children to do together to work on reading and spelling -- Professional organizations.

ISBN: 9781843108825 (pb : alk. paper) 1843108828 (pb : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2007038892

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dyslexia--Popular works.
Dyslexic children--Popular works.

LC Class. No.: RJ496.A5 / H86 2008