The Self-Help Guide for Teens with Dyslexia

by Alais Winton

As Alais Winton knows, having dyslexia doesn't mean you're not bright; like her, you might just need a different way of looking at things. In this book, she lets you in on the learning techniques which work for her, and which you may not be taught at school.

Offering solutions to common problems students with dyslexia face, Alais describes tried-and-tested techniques for succeeding with reading, spelling, memorising information and time management, and even a simple method to ensure you never misplace your learning tools (such as pencils and books) again. The strategies are ideal for use in the run-up to exams, helping you to become more organised, less stressed and better prepared.

This is a must-read pocket guide for students with dyslexia aged 11 to 18, and will also be a helpful source of ideas for teachers, SENCOs and parents of teens with dyslexia.

Genres: Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published June 24, 2015

Reviews

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being dyslexic myself and an educator, I have read a lot on the disability. The difference between this book and the ones I have read in the past, is the author writes in a language that is easy for everyone to understand. Although the author is highly educated, she never talks down to her readers and she doesn't make things more complicated than they have to be.

I feel like one of the easiest things for people to forget, including myself sometimes, is just because you struggle to learn some things, it doesn't mean you can't or you are not capable of learning. I was surprised by some of the techniques she used when accommodating some of the struggles associated with Dyslexia. But what really got me was how much they made sense and how I wish I would have know about these in high school or college.

This is a great read and I recommend it especially for parents who have dyslectic kids and those kids themselves. One of the hardest things growing up was getting my family to understand why things didn't make sense to me that made perfect sense to them and how my mind sees/thinks/comprehends things differently than theirs. This book has the opportunity to provide so many teens with the confidence and knowledge to be successful!

[Harry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book on Dyslexia!
Truthful, realistic and easy to read.