Coping with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and ADHD

Finally, someone has written a book that is readable for parents, teachers, and the public, that honestly addresses dyslexia (and dygraphia and ADHD) comprehensively, including differences and commonalities across cultures, languages, and scripts! Catherine McBride brings together research, her own wealth of experience in many countries and cultures, and the voices of those who work with or live with dyslexia on a daily basis, to provide information about these conditions and helpful suggestions and resources. This is a book that should sit not only on academic shelves but also on teachers and principals' desks and family coffee tables! Peggy McCardle, Ph.D., MPH PM Consulting, LLC & Haskins Laboratories Catherine McBride embarks on a sensitive and compelling journey of learning. I say this, because now that we know that when the brain is wired `differently', it must learn `differently', it is time we moved away from the word `disability' to the word `differently'. Through stories and research that is multicultural, Cammie makes the book rich and powerful in its narrative and global in its appeal and relevance. She discusses the importance and value of careful assessment and subsequent remediation be it dyslexia, dysgraphia or ADHD, using sound research evidence, thus making this book an invaluable resource at home, in school and in the research laboratory. Finally, the book sends a quiet but powerful message - `neurodiversity' is what makes life and learning so rich and rewarding. Nandini Chatterjee Singh Professor, National Brain Research Centre NH-8, Nainwal Mode Manesar 122051, INDIA I have known the author and her research for a long time and can guarantee that she is one of the most well-informed experts of the areas covered in the book. Widening the perspective to consider non-English speaking environments, especially when illustrating language-related developmental problems, is highly welcome and is made in this book in laudable way. The inclusion of a variety of developmental problems is also useful for various reasons, e.g. due to common co-occurrences. The provision of helpful advice which can be applied in real-life situations in helping children is very beneficial to the reader. Heikki Lyytinen,UNESCO Chairholder/professor on Inclusive Literacy Learning for All (2015-19) Dept.of Psychology & Agora Center University of Jyvaskyla, Finland