Discusses three dyslexic/attention-deficit-disorder adult learners experience in the classroom and suggests strategies that they can employ to overcome their many ways of interacting with text that militate against successful decoding. (JOW)

This book explains the nature of dyslexia, enumerates the various forms of treatment, and considers the many challenges faced by those living with this condition. The book defines dyslexia as a brain-based disorder that causes problems for people when they are reading, writing, spelling, doing math computation, speaking, or even listening to…

Presents a definition and a brief explanation of the anatomy and physiology of dyslexia. Provides some background about the difficulties of diagnosis. Addresses the following topics: (1) dyslexics' success at the undergraduate level; (2) symptoms that instructors and advisors should look for; and (3) appropriate tactics for working with dyslexics.…

This book addresses the issue of living with dyslexia, illuminating the problems using first-person accounts and personal histories of child and adult dyslexics, even entire dyslexic families. Dubbed the "middle class disease" by some and a "specific learning disability" by others, dyslexia affects one in 25 persons. Although…

The use of grade equivalent scores contrasted against grade placement is widespread in the diagnosis of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Discusses difficulties and distortions of this method. Presents an alternative method for reliably determining aptitude/achievement discrepancies. (Author)

This biography chronicles the life of Lloyd "Swee'pea" Daniels, considered one of the finest basketball players ever to come out of New York City. The book also serves as a sociological expose of the dark side of collegiate and professional sports, in its description of a youngster chasing the dream of playing basketball, but finally…