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• All About Braille

  Reading by Touch

  Jeffrey, Laura S.

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  This book explains the history and theory of Braille.

• Being Legally Blind

  Observations for Parents of Visually Impaired Children

  Oldham, Justin

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  Advice on parenting a child who is blind or visually impaired by an author who is blind and edited by an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon.

• Children With Disabilities

  Reading and Writing the Four-Blocks Way

  Erickson, Karen A.

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  This is a guide for teachers and parents of young children who are struggling with reading and writing. It gives suggestions on how to tailor lessons based on each type of disability.

• The Dyslexic Advantage

  Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain

  Eide, Brock, 1962-

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  This book explains that the dyslexic brain may struggle recognizing the printed word, but excels in other areas such as spacial recognition.

• The Everything Parent's Guide to Children With Dyslexia

  Learn the Key Signs of Dyslexia and Find the Best Treatment Options for Your Child

  Marshall, Abigail

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  This book helps a parent identify a child with dyslexia, discusses the development of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), teaches parents how to work with teachers, and finally explains what to expect in college.

• Failing Students or Failing Schools?

  a Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention

  Borkowsky, Faith

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  Learn to be the best advocate for your child in school. What are the causes of failing to read? Learn to communicate with the school and teachers in order to help your child become their best.

• A Field Guide for the Sight-impaired Reader

  a Comprehensive Resource for Students, Teachers, and Librarians

  Leibs, Andrew

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  This book is a wonderful resource for the vision impaired child. It covers agencies that provide services for vision impaired children. Use this guide to help the vision-impaired student keep up with sighted children in class.

• Fish in a Tree

  Hunt, Lynda Mullaly

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  Ally is afraid that people will find out that she still cannot read.

• Learn to Read

  for Kids With Dyslexia : 101 Games and Activities to Teach Your Child to Read

  Braun, Hannah

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  1st of 2 volumes.

• Overcoming Dyslexia

  a Major Update and Revision of the Essential Program for Reading Problems at Any Level, Incorporating the Latest Breakthroughs in Science, Educational Methods, Technology, and Legal Accommodations

  Shaywitz, Sally E.

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  Learn what dyslexia is and how to identify it in various age ranges. Also discusses finding good schools and working productively with teachers, as well as having helpful exercises.

• Parenting a Struggling Reader

  Hall, Susan L. (Susan Long)

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  Susan Hall had a struggling reader of her own. Together Hall and Moas have written a wonderful compilation of hope for the parent of a child with reading difficulties.

• The Parents' Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties

  Information, Advice and Practical Tips

  Bidwell, Veronica

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  This is a wonderful collection of advice for the parents of children with learning disabilities, which addresses everything from time management to test-taking skills.

• Reading by the Colors

  Overcoming Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities Through the Irlen Method

  Irlen, Helen, 1945-

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  There are certain children who, if using differently colored overlays, can read more efficiently. This book includes some identifying tests to determine if the child has this condition.

• Reading Intervention Behind School Walls

  Why Your Child Continues to Struggle

  Borkowsky, Faith

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  Sometimes, as a parent of a special needs child, it is difficult to work with teachers or the school system in general. This small but powerful book goes into detail about how to become your child's best advocate.

• Reading Through Colour

  How Coloured Filters Can Reduce Reading Difficulty, Eye Strain, and Headaches

  Wilkins, Arnold J.

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  Colored filters can improve reading skills. This book explains how color can help some children learn to read.

• Speaking, Reading, and Writing in Children With Language Learning Disabilities

  New Paradigms in Research and Practice

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  A child's lack of understanding and use of language has a direct correlation with reading and writing difficulties.

• The Special Needs Parent Handbook

  Critical Strategies and Practical Advice to Help You Survive and Thrive

  Singer, Jonathan L., 1964-

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  A guide for parents raising special needs children that goes beyond the school hours and touches on issues with everyday life.

• Why Can't My Daughter Read?

  Success Strategies for Helping Girls With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties

  Hurst, Ellen Burns

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  This book is specifically written for parents of girls who are having difficulty reading. It also discusses the unique way that girls mask their inability to read.