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Our Book Suggestions

The Gift of Dyslexia
By Ron Davis
The Gift of Dyslexia explains the theories behind Davis Dyslexia Correction methods, and details basic procedures in an easy-to-follow, scripted format. Large typeface, illustrations & photographs make this book dyslexic-friendly.

Webster's New World: Children's Dictionary
By Jonathan Mooney & David Cole
Forwarded by Edward M. Hallowell
A down-to-earth guide to taking control of one’s college education. A refreshing approach, with practical and realistic suggestions, and a few short-cuts along the way. Highly recommended for teens and adult students.

Homework Without Tears
By Lee Canter & Lee Hausner, Ph.D.
The authors give a detailed, step-by-step approach to turning the responsibility of homework over to your children. The motivational ideas are excellent! Practical charts and planners are included with permission to copy.

Math-a-pedia: Intermediate Edition
By David C. Brummett
Illustrates basic math concepts, from addition and subtraction through fractions, factors, and statistics. Bright illustrations to pique the interest of visual learners.

The Gift of Learning
By Ron Davis & Elden Braun
The Gift of Learning provides tools for improving attention focus, building math understanding, and improving handwriting.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia
By 'Dyslexia, the Gift' webmaster
This book is a “must read” for every parent who knows or suspects their child has dyslexia. Provides positive advice and welcome relief from the maze of conflicting information parents encounter about their child’s learning needs. Includes information about testing for dyslexia, school choices, treatment methods, the IEP process, and practical suggestions for help with homework from elementary through high school years.

Checking Your Grammar
By Marvin Terban
Handy reference helps students find answers to grammar questions quickly, includes spelling, punctuation, capitalization, contractions, parts of speech, abbreviations, acronyms, and the 100 most often confused and misused words.

Gabby's Wordspeller
By Diane Frank
Find your word by the way it sounds. An essential desk reference for students of all ages, and a must-have acquisition for libraries and classrooms — and a lifesaver for dyslexic writers. Designed to be used alone or as an entry point to a standard dictionary, this comprehensive book allows users to use phonetic guesswork to lead to correct spellings of thousands of words.

Webster's New World: Children's Dictionary
By Editor in Chief, Michael Agnes
A very good children’s dictionary which we recommend and also give out to every client taking a dyslexia program.

Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World
By Jeffrey Freed & Laurie Parsons
This book explores a variety of innovative and sometimes surprising approaches to teaching the ADD Child. Recommended for parents and teachers.

Math-a-pedia: Primary Edition
By Ron Davis & Eldon Braun
The Gift of Dyslexia explains the theories behind Davis Dyslexia Correction methods, and details basic procedures in an easy-to-follow, scripted format. Large typeface, illustrations & photographs make this book dyslexic-friendly.










