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100 1 $aDavis, Ronald D.$q(Ronald Dell),$d1942-
245 14 $aThe gift of dyslexia :$bwhy some of the smartest people can't read and how they can learn /$cRonald D. Davis with Eldon M. Braun.
250 $a1st Perigee ed.
260 $aNew York :$bBerkley Pub. Group,$c1997.
300 $axx, 258 p. :$bill. ;$c22 cm.
500 $a"Newly revised edition."--cover.
500 $a"Perigee book."
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 239-244) and index.
520 $aDavis shares the startling discovery he made which helped him overcome his own dyslexia; reveals how dyslexia may be linked to uncommonly high levels of intelligence, creativity, and imagination; and outlines a clear and simple plan that anyone can use to help themselves or others conquer this all-too-common disability.--From publisher description.
505 0 $aPart 1: What dyslexia really is. The underlying talent ; The learning disability ; Effects of disorientation ; Dyslexia in action ; Compulsive solutions ; Problems with reading ; Spelling problems ; Math problems ; Handwriting problems ; The newest disability--ADD ; Clumsiness ; A real solution -- Part 2: Little P.D.--a developmental theory of dyslexia. How dyslexia happens ; The two-year old and the kitten ; Ages three to five ; The first day of school ; The age of disability -- Part 3: The gift. Understanding the talent ; Curiosity ; Creativity ; The gift of mastery -- Part 4: Doing something about it. How can you tell? ; Symptoms of disorientation ; The mind's eye ; Implementing the Davis procedures ; Perceptual ability assessment ; Turning it around ; Release and review ; Fine tuning ; Coordination ; Basic symbol mastery ; Three steps to easier reading ; Symbol mastery for words ; Continuing the process.
650 0 $aDyslexia.
650 0 $aDyslexic children$xEducation.
700 1 $aBraun, Eldon M.,$d1943-
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