How to help your Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Child

How can I help my child that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia? Perhaps you've just found out your child is dyslexic, or suspect your child may be dyspraxic. This can be a confusing time for any parent, full of worry and uncertainty. Author Sally McKeown gets right to the heart of the matter in How to Help your Child with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. She brings you expert knowledge of exactly what dyslexia and dyspraxia are and how they can affect your childs life. Through the experiences of other parents, Sally dispels common myths and helps you to better understand dyslexia and dyspraxia so you can support your child. Whether you want to help your child with everyday challenges caused by dyslexia or dyspraxia or specific tasks such as literacy and reading, this is a comprehensive parents guide to helping your dyslexic or dyspraxic child. From getting a diagnosis to making sure you get enough support from your school this guide is packed with advice to make your life easier. Its packed with practical ways to help your child, including: how to build your child's confidence if it has been knocked how you can help with homework, without doing it games, activities and hobbies to improve co-ordination and motor skills different ways of learning that your child will respond to Written in a friendly style with other parents experiences littered throughout, you will find it easy to put this advice into action and help your child.