Introduction 1

Part 1: The ABCs of Dyslexia 5
CHAPTER 1: Dyslexia Basics 7
CHAPTER 2: Exploring the Origins of Dyslexia 21
CHAPTER 3: Busting the Myths 33
CHAPTER 4: Recognizing Dyslexia 49

Part 2: Diagnosing Dyslexia 67
CHAPTER 5: The Evaluation Process, Step-by-Step 69
CHAPTER 6: Navigating School-Based Diagnosis 89
CHAPTER 7: Pursuing Private Evaluation 107

Part 3: Treating Dyslexia 127
CHAPTER 8: Knowing What Works 129
CHAPTER 9: Finding What Works 149
CHAPTER 10: Tracking What Works 165

Part 4: Living with Dyslexia 181
CHAPTER 11: Securing Support at School 183
CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Support at Home 199
CHAPTER 13: Navigating Dyslexia as an Adult 217

Part 5: Advocating for People with Dyslexia 233
CHAPTER 14: School Advocacy 235
CHAPTER 15: Community Advocacy 249
CHAPTER 16: Legislative Advocacy 265

Part 6: The Part of Tens 277
CHAPTER 17: Ten Famous People with Dyslexia 279
CHAPTER 18: Ten Resources to Bookmark Now 287

Index 293