Overcoming dyslexia: a new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level

PART I: THE NATURE OF READING AND DYSLEXIA: The power of knowing

The historical roots of dyslexia

The big picture: who is affected and what happens over time

Why some smart people can't read

Everyone speaks, but not everyone reads

Reading the brain

The working brain reads

PART II: DIAGNOSING DYSLEXIA: Early clues to dyslexia

Later clues to dyslexia

Should by child be evaluated for dyslexia?

Diagnosing dyslexia in the school-age child

Identifying the at-risk child

Diagnosing bright young adults

PART III: HELPING YOUR CHILD BECOME A READER : All children can be taught to read

Helping your child break the reading code

Helping your child become a reader

Helping your child become a skilled reader

PART IV: OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA: TURNING STRUGGLING READERS INTO PROFICIENT READERS: Sam's program: a model that works

Teaching the dyslexic child to read

Helping adults become better readers

Choosing a school

Protecting and nourishing your child's soul

Accommodations: building a bridge to success

EPILOGUE: A person like that..