The Word Gobblers: A Handbook for Parents Working with Children Struggling to Read

Matthias, Catherine

ISBN 10: 0757005020 / ISBN 13: 9780757005022

Verlag: Square One Publishers, 2021

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0757005020I3N10

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Millions of children and adults around the world cope with reading, writing, or depth perception problems, such as dyslexia. For one in every six, this problem is a result of a condition called Irlen Syndrome-the inability of the brain to process certain light waves or colours. Symptoms can include headaches and stomachaches when reading, sensitivity to light, poor sports performance, inability to focus, clumsiness, and low self-esteem. THE WORD GOBBLERS is a handbook for parents who witness their child struggling to read and write. The book begins by explaining what the signs of Irlen Syndrome are. It then provides a questionnaire designed to alert you to what behaviours to watch for in your child. This is followed by exercises to help you determine if you should take the next step-having your child evaluated by a Certified Iren Syndrome Screener. THE WORD GOBBLERS will also show you a few modifications you can make immediately to ease your child''s symptoms and discomfort. Children who are poor readers or poor in sports are often teased, resulting in feelings of shame and low self-worth. THE WORD GOBBLERS offers a medically-based reason why children-and even adults- struggle to read. It shows them that they are not at fault, and their difficulties can be lessened or overcome. By identifying and relieving the symptoms of the problem, children can begin to enjoy and succeed at reading and maths and sports, and all other endeavours that were once difficult due to Irlen Syndrome.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren:

Catherine Matthias is a Certified Irlen Syndrome Screener. She is also the published author of six early reader picture books, four fiction, and two nonfiction. Her love of children’s books began when she worked in a preschool during her mid-twenties. The Word Gobblers is a natural extension of her Irlen Screening work, her picture book writing, and her desire to see all children enjoy reading. Catherine lives with her husband, Stewart Jones, in rural Joseph, Oregon.

Joan Gilbert is a renowned and accomplished illustrator.

Catherine Matthias is a Certified Irlen Syndrome Screener. She is also the published author of six early reader picture books, four fiction, and two nonfiction. Her love of children’s books began when she worked in a preschool during her mid-twenties. The Word Gobblers is a natural extension of her Irlen Screening work, her picture book writing, and her desire to see all children enjoy reading. Catherine lives with her husband, Stewart Jones, in rural Joseph, Oregon.



Joan Gilbert is a renowned and accomplished illustrator.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Word Gobblers: A Handbook for Parents ...
Verlag: Square One Publishers
Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
Einband: Paperback
Illustrator: Gilbert, Joan
Zustand: Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket