Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Strategies to Succeed in School and Life with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Processing Disorders

by Daniel Franklin

Based in cutting-edge research in neuroscience, education, and the principles of attachment-based teaching, this important guide for parents offers tools and practices to help children transcend language-based learning difficulties, do better in school, and gain self-confidence and self-esteem. If your child has a language-based learning difficulty—such as dyscalculia, dyslexia, and auditory processing disorder—they may have to work twice as hard to keep up with their peers in school. Your child may also have feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, or shame as a result of their learning differences. As a parent, it hurts to see your child struggle. But the good news is that there are proven-effective strategies you can learn to help your child be their best. This book will show you how. Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities  outlines an attachment-based approach to help your child succeed based in the latest research. This research indicates that a secure attachment relationship between you and your child actually optimizes their learning ability by enhancing motivation, regulating anxiety, and triggering neuroplasticity. In this book, you’ll discover why it’s so important to accurately assess your child, find new perspectives on LBLDs based on the most current studies, and discover tips and strategies for navigating school, home life, and your child’s future. Most importantly, you’ll learn how your own special bond with your child can help spark their interest in reading, writing, and math. Every child is unique—and every child learns in his or her own way. With this groundbreaking guide, you’ll be able to help your child thrive, in school and life.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting, Education, Childrens

240 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2018

About the author

Daniel Franklin, Ph.D., holds a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Reading, Language, and Learning Disabilities and a Ph.D. from UCLA in Education. He has over 30 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and consultant. Daniel is the founder and president of Los Angeles-based Franklin Educational Services, Inc., which provides a wide range of individualized school support services for students of all ages and needs.

Reviews

[Ema Patrichi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of useful ideas for teachers snd parents.

[Stacey Crate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I had found this book at the start of my child’s journey, not as we are nearing the end. So much of this information I had already learned through our journey, yet I did find some new helpful tips. I felt like it offered much better guidance for parents of ADHD kids than it did for children with dyslexia. He does a good job at educating the parent on the struggles the children face and how this is a struggle you will need to help them with into their early adulthood. It was very easy to read and offers additional resources like checklists on the publishers website. This book helps provide a better understanding to parents in their efforts to meet the needs of their child’s learning challenges.

[Adrienne Von Bloch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great first book for me to read as I dive into learning more. Easy to read, practical tips, real scenarios shared and good basic information. I would recommend this book to any parent who is entering the world of language based learning disabilities.

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was not at all what I expected. I like his approach - a very kind, supportive approach to academics with children from pre-k up through high school with learning disorders. His main message seems to be kids do as well as they can, and kids aren't getting bad grades because they want to but because they don't have the support/skills to do better. I agree with that, but I didn't really feel like I learned anything new - and while it would be lovely to have had this all in one place starting out, it's a high enough level overview, that I'm just not sure how helpful it would be.

[Kyleigh Dunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably the best book I've read or paged through on the subject of learning disabilities.
I'm a homeschooling parent with a 9 year old who has struggled in a number of areas, some with improvement, some that are still difficult, but whose struggles have also not led to significant delays.

It was the most practical for me, both in giving some ideas for actual steps to take (bypass strategies, subskill coupling, metacognition), but also that at this time a main focus needs to be not improvement of academics but that in our relationship I stay calm, curious, kind, and compassionate. It also encouraged me that the level of support I'm giving her is appropriate and (hopefully) helpful to be moving forward long-term not just with academic skills but preparing her for life, too--both in the actual support as well as in academic tools like narration.

I'm sure my current circumstances have a lot of influence on why this book was more helpful to me than others, so I don't know that it's "the" book on the subject, but it was what I needed right now!

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book compiled a lot of good information and helpful tips on how to support children with LBLD. I would have loved this book in my hands ten years ago when I stumbled on the dyslexia in our family. Two of my boys suffer significantly but I stumbled on much of these helps in this book by trial and error and learning the hard way. I will recommend this to anyone that asks what they can do to help their child after a LBLD diagnosis. This book will get them started on the right foot for a very long journey.

[Kathryn Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read a lot of books related to learning disabilities, and this one might be my favorite. The author’s approach is so holistic and kind. He presents very simple, easy ways to help your child or student and offers real world stories from his practice. I just really appreciated his reassurances that it’s ok to help your child as much as they need, and that we can provide plenty of scaffolding for them to be successful. A refreshing read on this subject.

[Eileen Hadfield · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think if my children were younger, I would have found this book helpful. It is geared toward parents of kids in elementary school and my kids are older. Overall, the book was filled with information I already knew or had tried.

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

A kind and caring approach to assisting children with learning disabilities, this book is a good choice for parents who feel overwhelmed. It has many excellent strategies.

[Maggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fantastic for parents who are new to the world of dyslexia. Not much for parents who have been fighting this battle for a while, though.

[Randi]

Lots of great information. So many notes in the margin, sentences underlined and earmarked pages. Will refer to this book over and over.

[Kari C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don’t feel like this helped. Lots of explaining and not enough actual “do this “ to help your child. Basically it said have a good relationship with your kid and read to them every day. 😐

[Damos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for caring parents who want to fully engage with their children's education journey. Full of common sense solutions & ideals. Written by an empathetic author.

[Felicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of ideas for parents, regardless of public or homeschool.

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Information are divided well with examples and useful tips. One of the more practical ones I've come across.

[Kayla G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative with multiple different perspectives of learning disabilities. Perfect resource for teachers and parents wanting to help those students that need a little extra time & patience.

[Alexa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best book I’ve read on the topic so far. Very empowering for parents. I would only critique that some of his advice seems to simplify the disorders a little too much.