The Parents' Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties: Information, Advice and Practical Tips (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781785920400)

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.

Author: Veronica Bidwell
ISBN-10: 1785920405
ISBN-13: 9781785920400
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2016
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d