Overcoming dyslexia : a new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level / Sally Shaywitz.

New York : Vintage Books, 2005.

ix, 414 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

First Vintage books edition.

Part. I. The nature of reading and dyslexia . The power of knowing -- The historical roots of dyslexia -- The big picture : who is affected and what happens over time -- Why some smart people can't read -- Everyone speaks, but not everyone reads -- Reading the brain -- The working brain reads -- Part II. Diagnosing dyslexia. Early clues to dyslexia -- Later clues to dyslexia -- Should my child be evaluated for dyslexia? -- Diagnosing dyslexia in the school-age child -- Identifying the at-risk child -- Diagnosing bright young adults -- Part III. Helping your child become a reader. All children can be taught to read -- Helping your child break the reading code -- Helping your child become a reader -- Helping your child become a skilled reader -- Part. IV. Overcoming dyslexia : turning struggling readers into proficient readers. Sam's program : a model that works -- Teaching the dyslexic child to read -- Helping adults become better readers -- Choosing a school -- Protecting and nourishing your child's soul -- Accommodations : building a bridge to success -- Epilogue : a person like that. Notes -- Acknowledggments -- Index

Includes bibliographical references and index.