The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read LD 24A

Talented & Dyslexic: Leonardo da Vinci; Hans Christian Andersen; Thomas Edison; Albert Einstein; Greg Louganis; Cher; Whoopi Goldberg; General George Patton - and you? Or someone you know? This list goes on and on. Many of the world's smartest people gain their creative and intuitive powers from the same perceptual talent that can hinder "book learning." Like so many children who grow up wondering why they can't function like others, Ron Davis was labeled as a dummy at home and as retarded in school. After failing miserably in the school system, he succeeded in technical courses. Eventually he became an engineer in the aerospace industry, a business man and a sculptor. At age 38, he made a discovery about perception that enabled him to read a book cover to cover in a few hours. This was the inspiration for his corrective procedures for dyslexia. In 1982 he founded the Reading Research Council's Dyslexia Correction Center, a counseling agency that has enabled more than 1,000 people to read, write and study normally.

The Gifted Kids Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under C 33

This book is written for, not just about, smart, creative kids. And if you're like most bight people, you've got lots of important questions about why you think and learn the way you do; faster, with more intensity and drive than many kids your age. Hundreds of gifted kids contributed to this book and they had plenty to say about growing up gifted. They offer their best advice to help you be all you can be.

The Glass House MSC 13

This is the first edition of poems written by Rita Helen Britt. Her ability to put into words the emotions so commonly felt at one time or another , offers a bridge of kinship to us all. These poems are a powerful portrayal of relationships in and around a very close-knit family marked by tragedy and triumph. Her insights gained by parenting both hearing and deaf children afford us a glimpse of the world of those different from us and yet somehow the same. This book is a testimony to love, life and the power of the human spirit. The family is alive and well and living in America.

The Good Kid Book: How to Solve the 16 Most Common Behavior Problems CM 13

"Honestly, I could just kill that child!" How many parents have found themselves muttering such a phrase - and been shocked at their own words about the child who means so much to them? The sad truth is that the parent-child relationship can all too easily turn into a destructive war of wills. Yet raising a child need not become a series of  contests or conflicts. It can instead be a fulfilling experience that develops a bond of warmth and understanding, nurturing and growth - if the parent learns how to provide proper discipline without turning into a dictator, and how to communicate his or her wishes rather than lay down commands.

The Grieving Child: A Parent's Guide G 02

Death shatters the seemingly secure world of childhood; with this book, caring adults can make it whole again. Explaining death to a child is one of the most difficult tasks a parent or other relative faces. This book offers practical, compassionate advice for helping a child cope with the death of a parent or loved one. It also provides invaluable suggestions for dealing with a child's emotional responses (including anger, guilt, and depression) and helping a child adjust to a new life.

The Heart of a Woman CU 01

Maya Angelou has fascinated, moved, and inspired countless readers with the first three volumes of her highly acclaimed autobiography, one of the most remarkable personal narratives of our age. Now in her fourth volume, her turbulent life breaks wide open with joy as the singer-dancer enters the razzle-dazzle of fabulous New York City.  There, at the Harlem Writers Guild, her love for writing blazes anew. Her compassion and commitment lead her to respond to the fiery times by becoming the northern coordinator of Martin Luther King's history -making quest. A tempestuous, earthy woman, she promises her heat to one many only to have it stolen, virtually on her wedding day, by a passionate African freedom fighter. Filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous characters, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X, this books sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose - her fondest dreams, deepest disappointment, and her dramatically tender relationship with her rebellious teenage son. Vulnerable, humorous, tough, Maya speaks with an intimate awareness of the heart within us all.

The Hidden Child - The Linwood Method for Reaching the Autistic Child AU 06

This book is an informative look at autism and a uniquely successful treatment program for the autistic child developed by Jeanne Simons, a pioneer in the field. Readers of this warm and fascinating book share the experiences of Ms. Simons, who established a school for autistic children that is recognized as one of the best in the nation. More than a textbook on autism, this is compelling and dramatic reading.

The Home Remedies Handbook: Over 1,000 Ways to Heal Yourself SPH 13

With the escalating cost of professional health care, people everywhere are seeking less expensive alternatives, especially for such common ills as colds, sinus headaches, insomnia, skin irritation, and stomach upset. This book gives you the kind of information you're looking for. Offering solid, practical advice, prevention strategies, and tips on how to cope, it will help you deal with more than a hundred common health problems. You'll benefit from the advice of scores of physicians, nurses, dentists, and other health care professionals. It features: more than a thousand ways you and your family members can deal with health problems; practical, easy-to-follow home remedy techniques; a reader-friendly style that avoids technical jargon. This book will not work 'miracle" cures, nor will it advise risky alternative therapies. What it will do is give you safe, common-sense health advice - the moment you need it. It's like having a medical staff in your own home!

The IEP: A Tool for Realizing Possibilities ED V-09

Upbeat video intended to empower parents of students with disabilities to be active players in their children's education. Teaches critical information about the IEP as the basic tool for delivering supports and services. Addresses recent changes in federal laws. Useful for building confidence in family members. Produced by parents for parents.

The Impossible Child: A Guide for Caring Teachers and Parents CM 05

This book is designed for caring but perplexed educators and parents who want to help children who have been erroneously labeled as dumb, lazy, nasty, rude, overactive, irritable, slow - or impossible. This book will enable you to recognize which children have allergies, or food or chemical sensitivities interfering with their ability to learn and behave normally. Practical sensible ways to help children with these problems are discussed. With this information you  may be able to alter the course of some child's life in a more positive direction - today.

The Job's Yours TR V-01

The Life Planning Workbook FP 02

A hands-on guide to help parents provide for the future security and happiness of their child with a disability after their death. This book teaches you how to convey critical information about your child to future caregivers; decide among future residential options; calculate your child's future financial needs; organize your affairs to permit continuity of care after your death, and much more.

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