The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook: Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions. Sarah Hendrickx, $24.95

The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. Each chapter focuses on a different condition, describing its history, causes and characteristics, its implications for the individual, diagnosis and assessment, treatments and approaches, and strategies for providing support and self-support. A wide range of conditions are covered, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's and Anxiety Disorders.

Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump: a Simple Exercise Program for Home and School. Geoff Platt, $18.95

Children with dyspraxia often have reduced motor skills including balance, timing and coordination, as well as weak muscles. Geoff Platt's highly effective program aims to improve strength and fitness by focusing on familiar activities such as running, jumping and ball play. These simple exercises can be taught by anyone and no specialist supervision or equipment is required. This book demonstrates how regular exercise routines that are tailored specifically to the needs of children with dyspraxia can make a real difference, eliminating weakness by improving muscle activation, neural control and overall movement skills.

This practical guide will be an essential resource for parents, Physical Education teachers, and other teachers of recreation and games classes who are looking to help children with dyspraxia to reduce weakness and improve motor skills.

Caged in Chaos: a Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free. Victoria Biggs, $19.95

Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this inspiring book is a unique practical guide for dyspraxics and those around them struggling and determined to get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs). In her own conversational style, Victoria Biggs discusses both the primary effects of her 'learning difference' — disorganization, clumsiness and poor short-term memory - and the secondary difficulties she and other dyspraxics encounter, including bullying, low self-esteem and loneliness. She offers down-to-earth advice on a wide range of issues, from body language, puberty, health and hygiene to family life and social skills.

Copy This! Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea Into One of America’s Best Companies. Paul Orfalea & Ann Marsh., $33.95

Calling his ADHD and dyslexia “learning opportunities”, Kinko’s founder Paul Orfalea took his 100 square foot copy shop and grew it into a billion dollar company. This from a kid who failed second grade and was fired from his job at a gas station for writing illegible receipts! A fascinating read about a man who developed compensating skills and used them to develop the insight and problem-solving approach that makes Kinko’s a huge success story.

Dyslexia, 2nd Edition. Gavin Reid, $37.95

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects the ability to read and spell. Affecting about ten per cent of children, it is the special educational need that teachers are most likely to encounter. This lively and interesting book provides advice on the most effective teaching and learning strategies that can be used in the classroom.

Dyslexia and Alternative Therapies. Maria Chivers, $22.95

This comprehensive book offers clear and balanced information on a range of alternative therapies for individuals with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia or ADHD. The author provides an overview of each therapeutic option, method of use and case examples — including nutritional supplements, massage, acupuncture and hypnotherapy, among others. The list of useful resources at the back of the book can be used by parents and professionals to help explain dyslexia to children, and to help them find further information and teaching tools.

The Dyslexia Checklist: a Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers. Sandra Rief & Judith Stern, $18.95

Hands-on, practical tools designed to help strengthen the skills of students across all age levels.

Dyslexia, Learning and the Brain. Roderick Nicolson & Angela Fawcett, $22.50

Dyslexia research has made dramatic progress since the mid-1980s. Once discounted as a "middle-class myth," dyslexia is now the subject of a complex — and confusing — body of theoretical and empirical research. In Dyslexia, Learning, and the Brain, leading dyslexia researchers Roderick Nicolson and Angela Fawcett provide a uniquely broad and coherent analysis of dyslexia theory. The authors' answer to the fundamental question "what is dyslexia?" offers a challenge and motivation for research throughout the learning disabilities, laying the foundations for future progress.

Dyslexia: Strategies, Supports & Interventions. Sandra Rief, $12.95

This 4-page, laminated reference guide provides valuable information, as well as practical strategies and accommodations, to address the language and literacy needs of students with dyslexia.

Dyslexia Wonders: Understanding the Daily Life of a Dyslexic from a Child’s Point of View. Jennifer Smith, $14.50

Jennifer Smith wrote this account of her life when she was just twelve years old; describing what it was like growing up with dyslexia. Her insights about school, family, and the daily trials she faced, offer a unique view into a confusing world.

Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention. Nancy Mather & Barbara Wendling, $40.95

Packaged in the user-friendly and accessible Essentials format, this book will be the first of its kind to combine the research, assessment, and treatment interventions of dyslexia in one concise volume. The authors address the components that need to be considered in the assessment of dyslexia, both cognitive and academic, and include descriptions of the various tests that might be utilized in a comprehensive dyslexia assessment.

The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People in the World Can’t Read and How They Can Learn. Ronald Davis, $17.95

Focusing on the distinctive learning style that is shared by most dyslexics, The Gift of Dyslexia provides the practical skills that remove the obstacles to learning and leads students of all ages to success.

An Introduction to Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals. Alan Hultquist, $19.95

This complete introductory guide to dyslexia is a must-read for parents of children with dyslexia, especially parents with children who are newly diagnosed, and for all those who work with dyslexic children and their families.

Living with Dyspraxia: a Guide for Adults with Developmental Dyspraxia. Mary Colley, $22.95

Living with Dyspraxia was written to help all adults with Dyspraxia tackle the everyday situations that many people take for granted. It is full of practical advice on everything from getting a diagnosis to learning how to manage household chores. Important topics are addressed, such as self-esteem, whether to disclose your condition within the workplace, how to communicate more effectively and also how Dyspraxia often interacts with other conditions, such as Dyslexia, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome.

Making Dyslexia Work for You, 2nd Edition. Vicki Goodwin & Bonita Thomson, $30.50

Written for dyslexic adults or anyone who thinks they might be dyslexic, this bold and imaginative book is deliberately concise and easy to dip into. Over 100 topics from this book are also expanded upon in a dedicated online resource. This unique guide to overcoming the day-to-day difficulties associated with dyslexia will also be of great interest to employers, colleagues, teachers, friends and family of those with dyslexia.

Making Inclusion Work for Children with Dyspraxia: Practical Strategies for Teachers. Gill Dixon & Lois Addy, $43.95

Drawing on their considerable experiences of the syndrome, as well as current research findings, the authors help teachers and other education professionals to better understand the needs of a dyspraxic child. Through practical strategies, they show how teachers can make all the difference to a child's ability to succeed in the classroom, and case studies show how parents, teachers and therapists can work together to facilitate learning.

NEURODIVERSITY: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences. Thomas Armstrong, $32.95

A new term has emerged from the disability movement in the past decade to help change the way we think about neurological disorders: Neurodiversity. It no longer makes sense to hold on to the deficit-ridden idea of neuropsychological illness. Psychologist Thomas Armstrong offers a revolutionary perspective that reframes many neuropsychological disorders as part of the natural diversity of the human brain rather than as definitive illnesses.

NEURODIVERSITY emphasizes their positive dimensions, showing how people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, autism and other conditions have inherent evolutionary advantages that, matched with the appropriate environment or ecological niche, can help them achieve dignity and wholeness in their lives.

Overcoming Dyslexia: a New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level. Sally Shaywitz, $20.50

Dr. Shaywitz, one of the world's leading experts on reading and dyslexia, translates cutting-edge research into an easy-to-follow plan of action for children and adults with reading problems. Includes exercises, teaching aids, information on computer programs, and many other invaluable resources.

Quite Quiet Hannah: the World’s Greatest Artist. Jill Bobula & Katherine Bobula, $16.95

Dyslexia isn’t easy to live with, but Hannah finds that she excels at math and art and believes she can do anything she chooses to do!

The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child. Robert Frank & Kathryn Livingston, $21.95

In The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child, you will come discover what the dyslexic child goes through every day in their struggles with things you take for granted, such as reading, writing, memory, and following directions. Dr. Robert Frank takes the reader inside the emotions and frustrations of the dyslexic child and helps parents coach their child to:

• Improve academic achievement
• Get support from friends and family
• Establish solid work and study habits
• Focus on abilities and strengths
• Set and meet personal goals
• Build self-esteem and confidence

Take Control of Dyslexia & Other Reading Dificulties. Jennifer Engel Fisher & Janet Price, $18.95 (Grades 3–8)

TAKE CONTROL OF DYSLEXIA AND OTHER READING DIFFICULTIES is a unique guidebook written especially for kids with dyslexia and other reading difficulties to help them overcome their reading struggles and find success in school and beyond. This handbook addresses the fundamentals of reading for elementary and middle school students, speaking to students directly in easy-to-understand language with charts, graphs, and illustrations.

This book teaches kids what reading is all about. They will learn about the different skills involved in the reading process, why learning how to read can be difficult, tips for studying and completing homework more easily, and what kinds of strategies and technologies might help improve their reading abilities. By interviewing kids with dyslexia and reading difficulties, the authors offer insight into the frustrations that come with reading difficulties and provide encouragement to push forward to reading success.

The Teaching Assistant’s Guide to Dyslexia. Gavin Reid & Shannon Green, $25.95

This practical guide helps educational assistants and support workers understand and to develop effective strategies for supporting and encouraging students with dyslexia.

Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: Lessons from Teaching and Science. Virginia Berninger & Beverly Wolf, $40.50

How can teachers provide effective literacy instruction for students with learning differences—while meeting the needs of all students in the class? This accessible textbook answers that question for every K–12 educator. Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia covers the three learning disabilities that require differentiated instruction (dysgraphia, dyslexia and oral & written language learning disability) and prepares educators to teach students with learning differences in explicit, reflective, and intellectually engaging ways.

Teaching Tips for Kids with Dyslexia. Sherrill Flora, $21.50

This teacher/parent resource has a wealth of practical ideas and teaching strategies that can help children with dyslexia and other reading disabilities become successful readers.

Understanding Dyspraxia: a Guide for Parents and Teachers, 2nd edition. Maureen Boon, $18.95

Maureen Boon draws on her considerable experience of working with children with movement disorders to identify the characteristics of dyspraxia, explaining assessment procedures and identifying what can be done to help. Understanding Dyspraxia is a concise yet comprehensive handbook for parents and teachers. Its clear structure and practical, positive advice will make it an invaluable resource for anyone involved with a dyspraxic child.

Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: a Guide to Improving Coordination. Lisa Kurtz, $19.95

Children with learning disabilities often have coordination problems that make everyday activities such as mealtimes, dressing, playing sports, and learning to write challenging.

This accessible manual for parents and professionals offers advice on how to recognize normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help and specific teaching strategies to assist children with coordination difficulties in succeeding in the classroom, playground, and at home. Full of practical help, this is essential reading for anyone caring for, or working with, children with developmental motor concerns.

What Is Dyslexia? — a Book Explaining Dyslexia for Kids and Adults to Use Together. Alan Hultquist, $17.95

Designed to help adults explain dyslexia to children, the book provides information about all the most common types of dyslexia: trouble with sounds, trouble remembering how letters and words look, trouble finding words, and mixed dyslexia. He deals with the basic facts and adopts a style which is accessible to children without talking down to them. Includes clear examples which children will be able to understand, as well as activities for parents to do with their children.