Dyslexic Students Full Of Creative Potential

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Dyslexic Students Full Of Creative Potential (NAPSA)—Tom Cruise, Nolan Ryan, Erin Brockovich Ellis, Charles Schwab and Cherall have something in common—besides being unusually successful. They all have dyslexia. Dyslexia refers to a difficulty in ge oss, learning to read in a person who has good intelli- dEe nN J x 5 i= o ty f=) ygence, strong i motivation, and fAwho has received appropriate teaching. There are no obvious symptoms or signs of dyslexia and as Sally Shaywitz, M.D. a result, it often goes unrecognized or undiagnosed. Some stud- ies, however, estimate that the con- OVERCOM a D, Federman, M.D., Professo A NEW AND COMPLETE SCIENCE-BASED fl PROGRAM FOR READING PROBLEMS fp AT ANY LEVEL it vard Medical School | SALLY SHAYWITZ, M.D. DtRUCUeeru eD Cuno) Dyslexia can be overcome—a new book showshow. dition affects at least one in five children. A groundbreaking book called “Overcoming Dyslexia: A New And Complete Science-Based Program For Reading Problems At Any Level” (Vintage Books, $15.95) casts much needed light on the condition and clearly outlines a problems in people of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Offers a nightly, 20-minute fully deal with their dyslexia or their children’s. The book is written by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, co-director of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and a leader in new types of research on how the brain works. Thousands of readers have already been helped by Dr. Shaywitz’s book. Her book: Identifies signs of reading Reveals why most special education programs are failing children with reading problems. Shows a correlation between people with dyslexia and a high level of creativity. Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Shaywitz shows how people with reading disabilities—even severe ones—can achieve great success. strategy people can use to success- program guaranteed to improve readingfluency. Dispels common myths; e.g., that dyslexia means seeing words backwards, or that people who struggle to read are not smart. For more information, visit www.vintagebooks.com.

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