Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects a large number of population of children and adults across the world leading them to feel dumb, depressed and isolated. As a result, many potential creative geniuses many Einstein's and Da Vincis have been stigmatized and pushed aside. In most cases, early diagnosis is the first step towards addressing their problems. How do these children cope with their condition? How to detect their learning disability? What should parents & teachers know about these children? This book takes a close look at these crucial issues. It also describes its causes and symptoms, ways of its diagnosis, and the teaching methods that work. It also incorporates real-life stories of some dyslexic children, brief biographical sketches & achievements of famous dyslexic personalities, films dealing with the problem of dyslexia, and reliable institutions that work with dyslexics and their families. Finally, it gives advice to parents and teachers addressing some specific questions related to dyslexia.

Contents Dyslexia Demystified -- Causes and Symptoms of Dyslexia Diagnosis -- Remedial Interventions -- Some Real-Life Stories -- Major Organizations Ready to Help Dyslexics -- Famous Dyslexic Personalities -- Films Dealing with the Problem of Dyslexia -- Advice to Parents: The Q & A Way



Author Bio: Dr. Dushyant Kushwah, a well known Audiologist and Speech-Language Therapist, is presently Consultant at Mata Channan Devi Hospital, New Delhi. A Bachelor in Speech and Hearing from All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, he has a long practice of over 15 years in the field of speech and hearing therapy, autism and learning disability. Dr. Kushwah is also associated with many organizations like Delhi Council for Child Welfare, Inspiration Centre for Autism and Multiple Disorders, and Ashish Foundation. He is on the panel of many renowned schools as well.