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"A compelling text you will refer to over and over again." - Jane Browning, Executive Director, Learning Disabilities Association of America. "An excellent guide for parents...replete with concrete examples and information." - Dr. James Garbarino, author of "Lost Boys and Parents Under Siege". Of the estimated 10 million U.S. students who struggle with learning to read, the vast majority are boys. Research shows that if these children do not "close the gap" before they finish third grade, they are likely to remain functionally illiterate throughout their lives. "See Johnny Read!" is the first book to offer practical, proven, and timely ways for parents to help their boys with this critical skill. Written by an expert teacher and educational consultant, this much-needed book answers essential questions, including: when does a reading delay become a reading problem? How, when, and where should I look for tutoring? How can I get the best help from the school? How can my son avoid (or overcome) the "Bad Boy" label? And how can I help my son learn to read - and enjoy reading - at home?

Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with dyslexia Understand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help your child succeed Does your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble reading? If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don't worry -- these days, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guide leads you step by step through your options -- and explains how anyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life. Discover how to * Recognize the symptoms of dyslexia * Understand diagnostic test results * Set up an Individualized Education Program (IEP) * Work effectively with teachers * Improve your child?s reading skills

Offers suggestions and activities to help children learn literacy skills, with advice on sharpening listening skills, correcting errors, and choosing the right books.

A must for parents who want to help their kids build spelling skills Spelling is an important skill for kids learning to read and write–and it’s absolutely crucial for the 10 million American children who participate in spelling bees every year. Covering key spelling concepts, approaches, and gotchas–from consonant letter blends, vowel sounds, and silent letters to compound words, word families, homographs, and homophones–this guide offers parents lots of fun games, lessons, lists, and memory-building techniques to help build kids’ spelling proficiency. Tracey Wood, MEd (Toronto, ON, Canada), is a children’s reading specialist whose books include Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies and See Johnny Read–The 5 Most Effective Ways to End Your Son’s Reading Problems.