The Mislabeled Child: How Understanding Your Child's Unique Learning Style Can Open the Door to Success

Although the title of this book is mislabeled itself, the sub-title sums up the important message of the authors. The content of the book is not merely for the child that is mislabeled or unlabeled. This book enables the parent or professional to get past a diagnosis (or lack of one) and begin to recognize all the needs of the child. Although much of the information provided could be considered material for a college textbook, the authors are able to present it clearly and compassionately so that it is a valuable resource for the lay person or professional. Explanations of brain functioning and the process of learning are fantastic! After the basics, specific topics such as : autism, sensory processing disorder, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and giftedness are discussed with strategies that are manageable with results that are visible. The websites and resources section alone make this book well worth the money. Being the parent of a 14 year old diagnosed with PDD-NOS, I found chapter 5, What? Huh? Auditory Problems in Children, to be the most useful for me. I find that my son's auditory processing issues are the hardest to explain to the teachers and other staff at his school. This section helped me understand auditory problems better and helped me be more effective in communicating my son's needs to others.

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