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Overcoming Dyslexia
by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
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A comprehensive, evidence-based guide to understanding and managing dyslexia in children and adults. Dr. Shaywitz draws on cutting-edge research to provide a clear explanation of the neurological underpinnings of dyslexia and practical strategies for intervention.

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Reading Intervention in the Primary Grades
by Camille L. Z. Blachowicz
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A guide to evidence-based reading intervention strategies for educators working with students in primary grades. This book outlines practical approaches to targeting core reading challenges in young learners.

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The Dyslexic Advantage
by Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. Eide
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Identifying and leveraging the strengths that come with dyslexic processing. This revolutionary book outlines how the dyslexic brain functions differently and how these differences can be translated into valuable strengths in many areas.

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Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties
by David A. Kilpatrick

A practical resource for educators that presents the best current research on how to identify, assess, and address reading problems. Focuses on phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Assessment
Intervention Strategies
Science & Research
Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers
by Louisa Cook Moats

A core text for teachers focused on how spoken language relates to written language. This book is essential for understanding the structured literacy approach and the science of reading.

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Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
by Maryanne Wolf

A fascinating exploration of the history of reading, how the brain learns to read, and what happens when dyslexia affects this process. Wolf combines neuroscience, history, and education in this illuminating book.

Science & Research
Cognitive Science
History of Reading
Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia
by Kelli Sandman-Hurley

A practical guide for parents on advocating for appropriate education and accommodations for children with dyslexia. Covers IEPs, 504 plans, and legal rights in detail.

Advocacy
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Education Law
Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills
by Judith R. Birsh and Suzanne Carreker

A comprehensive resource on implementing multisensory, structured language instruction. Details how to teach reading, writing, and spelling using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile approaches.

Intervention Strategies
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The Gift of Dyslexia
by Ronald D. Davis

Davis, who himself is dyslexic, presents an alternative perspective on dyslexia that focuses on the unique thinking style and creative strengths often found in individuals with dyslexia.

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Fish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

A moving fictional story about a girl with dyslexia who hides her inability to read until a teacher helps her recognize her own unique strengths. Perfect for middle-grade readers and provides valuable insights for parents and teachers.

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Children's Books
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The Reading Mind: A Cognitive Approach to Understanding How the Mind Reads
by Daniel T. Willingham

A cognitive scientist explains how the mind reads, how we learn to read, and what happens when this process is disrupted. Offers valuable insights for teaching based on cognitive science research.

Cognitive Science
Science & Research
Reading Psychology
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children
by Marilyn Jager Adams et al.

A guidebook for teachers and parents that provides a research-based program for developing phonemic awareness, which is crucial for reading success, especially for children with dyslexia.

Early Literacy
Phonological Awareness
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