Setting Dyslexic Mode in Overdrive and Libby Titles: Books and Ebooks
This guide will help make reading enjoyable for people with dyslexia who struggle with the condition. Determining letters is now much easier, allowing readers to concentrate on the book’s content
Print Books
This is a small selection of available print books. For more books, search the catalog.
Observational Drawing for Students with Dyslexia by Call Number: T371.9144 RanISBN: 9781787751422Publication Date: 2021-02-18This hands-on practical guide provides dyslexic young people with techniques to improve their observational drawing skills, showing them how they can work around the issues commonly reported by students with SLDs. Many creative and talented individuals with neurological differences report difficulties with short-term memory, co-ordination and planning ahead within a project, and a lack of specialised teaching may even dissuade them from pursuing art at school. This book addresses those challenges. The authors, who have many years' experience of teaching art to dyslexic and dyspraxic students, also include examples not just of the techniques described, but also of the creative ideas other neurodiverse students have come up with. Fully illustrated, with clear explanations, and space to draw and sketch, this much needed book will provide dyslexic art students with the tools and confidence to achieve their goals and become the creative professionals of the future.
Parenting a Dyslexic Child by Call Number: HQ759.913 P37 2021ISBN: 9781787754263Publication Date: 2021-06-21Drawing on the expert knowledge and research gathered by the British Dyslexia Association, this is a complete guide to parenting a child with dyslexia. Covering assessment, diagnosis, home and school support, emotional development and more, this empowering book has everything you need to help your child reach their full potential. With accessible guidance on reading, writing, spelling, organisation and study skills, this book will also help you to build self-belief in your child whilst ensuring that you care for yourself along the way. This book provides clear information on how dyslexia affects children and families at all stages of life, with insights on communicating with schools and ensuring the best support in all environments.
Living with Dyslexia by Call Number: RC394.W6 E26 2014ISBN: 9781624032448Publication Date: 2014-01-01Living with Dyslexia features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with dyslexia during adolescence. Topics include causes and risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatment methods, coping strategies, and giving and getting support. Throughout the book, Ask Yourself This questions encourage discussion. Features include a selected bibliography, further readings, Just the Facts summary of medical facts about dyslexia, Where to Turn summary of key advice that includes contact information for helpful organizations, a glossary, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Handy Health Guide to Dyslexia by Call Number: RC394.W6 S542.2014ISBN: 9780766042766Publication Date: 2013-07-16This book describes this learning disorder, and discusses diagnosing dyslexia and getting help.
Recommended Ebook Databases
- BOOKI This link opens in a new window
This award-winning app offers a new experience for reading digital books such as comics, magazines, and bedtime stories in English and Arabic, selected from the worlds best publishers. Stories are presented with an interactive and entertaining read-along audio and music. Parents and teachers can add their narration and sound effects to create a truly personal library that you can take with you wherever you go. Follow these steps to be able to use or download Booki application:
1. Go tohttps://www.booki.life/qnl. Enter your email and password,then clickCreate Account.
2. ClickLaunch the Booki Web App button and login with your account credentials (created instep1) to use the web browser application,OR, Downloadthe Booki App on your device from Google Play or App Store, and then open the App and clickLoginand use your account credentials (created instep1).
3. Agree to the license agreement (required for the first time login only).
4. Go toMy Bookson the left menu and download any book you want by clickingDownloadunder each book.
5. Once the download is complete, click onReadbutton to load it. - OverDrive This link opens in a new window
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OverDrive provides popular ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for most devices.
Libby is the app version of OverDrive.
For the web-based app: (https://libbyapp.com/)
For iOS app: (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libby-by-overdrive-labs/id1076402606)
For Android app: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby)
Refer to this guide on how to access audiobooks and eBooks through OverDrive.
Ebooks
Assistive Technology for the Hearing-Impaired, Deaf and Deafblind by ISBN: 9781852338558Publication Date: 2006-04-28
Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools by ISBN: 9781564845634Publication Date: 2 Oct 2015
American Sign Language for Dummies with Online Videos by ISBN: 9781119286097Publication Date: 2016-11-11
Assistive Technologies and Other Supports for People with Brain Impairment by ISBN: 9780826106469Publication Date: 2011-12-01
Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities by ISBN: 9781506318288Publication Date: 2016-01-19
Interesting Finds
Take a break and take a look at these interesting popular nonfiction titles. You may want to borrow one of them for your leisure reading. These titles can either be an ebook or an audiobook. Enjoy!
