Dyslexia is my superpower : (most of the time) : interviews / by Margaret Rooke ; forewords by Professor Catherine L. Drennan and Loyle Carner.

  • Rooke, Margaret
Date:
2018
  • Books

About this work

Description

'This is the first of its kind: a book about children and teens with dyslexia, told by the young people themselves. In more than 100 interviews, 8 - 18 year olds from around the world show how they have honed the creative benefits of dyslexia, finding ways to thrive inside and outside school. They include top tips for teachers everywhere and their own imaginative illustrations. This inspirational collection contains valuable wisdom about how to increase confidence and self-esteem - from those who know best.'--Provided by publisher.

Publication/Creation

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.

Physical description

237 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Contents

Foreword by Professor Catherine L. Drennan--Foreword by Loyle Carner--Acknowledgements--Introduction--Dyslexia is my superpower -- Learning compassion -- Gaining role models -- Being different -- Making me stronger -- Achieving my goals -- Boosting friendship -- Being talented -- Getting diagnosed -- Working harder -- Support from school -- Support from outside school.

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    PIE.W
    Open shelves

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Identifiers

ISBN

  • 9781785922992
  • 1785922998