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"A must read for parents, educators, and people with dyslexia." -Gordon F. Sherman, Ph.D., Past-President International Dyslexia Association
Did you know that many successful architects, lawyers, engineers—even bestselling novelists—had difficulties learning to read and write as children? In this groundbreaking book, Brock and Fernette Eide explain how 20% of people—individuals with dyslexia—share a unique learning style that can create advantages in a classroom, at a job, or at home. Using their combined expertise in neurology and education, the authors show how these individuals not only perceive the written word differently but may also excel at spatial reasoning, see insightful connections that others simply miss, understand the world in stories, and display amazing creativity. Blending personal stories with hard science, The Dyslexic Advantage provides invaluable advice on how parents, educators, and individuals with dyslexia can recognize and use the strengths of the dyslexic learning style in: material reasoning (used by architects and engineers); interconnected reasoning (scientists and designers), narrative reasoning (novelists and lawyers); and dynamic reasoning (economists and entrepreneurs.)
With prescriptive advice and inspiring testimonials, this paradigm-shifting book proves that dyslexia doesn’t have to be a detriment, but can often become an asset for success.
"A compelling call to action."
Acknowledgments xi
Preface xv
Part I A Matter of Perspective 1
Chapter 1 A New View of Dyslexia 3
Chapter 2 Dyslexia from Two Perspectives 10
Part II How Dyslexic Brains Differ 19
Chapter 3 Differences in Information Processing 21
Chapter 4 Differences in Brain Structure 31
Part III M-Strengths: Material Reasoning 45
Chapter 5 The "M" Strengths in MIND 47
Chapter 6 The Advantages of M-Strengths 51
Chapter 7 Trade-offs with M-Strengths 61
Chapter 8 M-Strengths in Action 68
Chapter 9 Key Points about M-Strengths 74
Part IV I-Strengths: Interconnected Reasoning 77
Chapter 10 The "I" Strengths in MIND 79
Chapter 11 The Advantages of I-Strengths 85
Chapter 12 Trade-offs with I-Strengths 94
Chapter 13 I-Strengths in Action 101
Chapter 14 Key Points about I-Strengths 105
Part V N-Strengths: Narrative Reasoning 109
Chapter 15 The "N" Strengths in MIND 111
Chapter 16 The Advantages of N-Strengths 115
Chapter 17 Trade-offs with N-Strengths 126
Chapter 18 N-Strengths in Action 130
Chapter 19 Key Points about N-Strengths 133
Part VI D-Strengths: Dynamic Reasoning 137
Chapter 20 The "D" Strengths in MIND 139
Chapter 21 The Advantages of D-Strengths 145
Chapter 22 Trade-offs with D-Strengths 151
Chapter 23 D-Strengths in Action 157
Chapter 24 Key Points about D-Strengths 162
Part VII Putting the Dyslexic Advantage to Use 169
Chapter 25 Reading 171
Chapter 26 Writing 188
Chapter 27 Getting a Good Start: Elementary through Middle School 205
Chapter 28 Thriving in High School and College 218
Chapter 29 Thriving in the Workplace 238
Epilogue 250
Appendix A Accommodations and Resources 253
Appendix B Popular Careers for Individuals with Dyslexia 259
Notes 263
Index 275
Anonymous
Posted September 19, 2011
Finally a book that shows dyslexia throughout one's life, the gifts as well as the struggles. Very empowering.
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So helpful for me and explaining my son's strengths to others. The IEP meeting is tomorrow.
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Posted May 18, 2012
The book has some amazing insights into what my 2nd grade son is going thought with dyslexia. The great thing about this book is it highlights the differences and strengths my son also has and how to focus on them and help him succeed.
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"A must read for parents, educators, and people with dyslexia." -Gordon F. Sherman, Ph.D., Past-President International Dyslexia Association
Did you know that many successful architects, lawyers, engineers—even bestselling novelists—had difficulties learning to read and write as children? In this groundbreaking book, Brock and Fernette Eide explain how 20% of people—individuals with dyslexia—share a unique learning style that can create advantages in a classroom, at a job, or at home. Using their combined ...