Additional information about learning difficulties

The following are books that I find helpful to individuals interested in learning difficulties, their causes, and potential solutions.

In the Mind’s Eye by Thomas West
(ISBN 1-57392-155-6)
The words “visual-spatial learner” go from an abstract idea to real, with glimpses of how minds of ‘learning different’ people work; chapters about minds that have changed the world.

You Don’t Have to be Dyslexic by Dr. Joan Smith
(ISBN 0-9628758-1-3)
The symptoms of dyslexia are actually learning styles created by misapplied natural talents. Stories of such people and approaches that can be used once the learner understands their talents.

The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis
(ISBN 0-929551-24-9)
Eight basic abilities that all dyslexics share are often perceived as learning disabilities, but they are a product of thought and a special way of reacting to confusion that can be controlled. Mr. Davis explains the talent and provides a guide for doing something about it.

The Gift of Learning by Ron Davis
(ISBN 0-399-52809-1)
Davis applies his proven techniques to the four most common learning disabilities beyond dyslexia: ADD, ADHD, Math deficiency, handwriting problems. With his unique perspective, Davis shows how to correct these conditions, embrace their gift, and enjoy learning.

Upside-Down Brilliance - The Visual-Spatial Learner by Linda Kreger-Silverman
(ISBN 1-932186-00-X)
Trying to learn things the way most people do is like trying to drive a car backwards—you can do it, you can learn to do it OK, but it’s not the real thing. Dr Silverman provides a perspective of the complexities of brilliant but academically challenged minds. She offers an understanding of their world and how their struggles can be overcome.

The ‘Everything’ Parent’s Guide to Children with Dyslexia by Abigail Marshall
(ISBN 1-59337-135-7)
Abigail Marshall, manager of www.dyslexia.com gives a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child or yourself. This authoritative book shows how to face the challenges with a positive attitude.

Right Brained Children in a Left Brained World by Jeffrey Freed & Laurie Parsons
(ISBN 0-684-84793-0)
Whats and whys of ADD and ways to use it to your advantage with specifics of reading, spelling, math, writing.

Faking It by Christopher Lee & Rosemary Jackson
(ISBN 0-86709-296-3)
Christopher, the ‘disabled’ creative learner share his schooling experiences with chapters about reading, writing, language, math until the faking no longer worked.

Helping the Child Who Doesn’t Fit In Stephen Vowicki Jr & Marshall Duke
(ISBN 1-56145-025-1)
Nonverbal communication – Receiving and sending messages without words. Some children may not be able to recognize particular emotional signals or be able to express their own feeling to others. This may explain difficult social and emotional interactions even though children are normal or intellectually gifted.

Smart Kids with School Problems by Priscilla Vail
(ISBN 0452262429)
Rather than calling such kids gifted and learning disable, Ms Vail calls them conundrum (a type of puzzle) kids. She describes traits and needs, readiness, availability, becoming aware of what works and what doesn’t.

Becoming a Master Student by Davis Ellis
(ISBN 0-942456-03-3)
Effective methods for getting the most from yourself in an interactive format.

Learning to Learn by Gloria Fender
(ISBN 0-86530-141-7)
Practical hints, tips, procedures and tools that apply across all content areas with facts about learning styles.