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Sally E. Shaywitz

Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology)

Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity

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Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D. is the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development at Yale University and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. She is a world renowned scientist and dedicated, compassionate physician who is devoted to bringing ground-breaking scientific advances to benefit dyslexic children and adults.

In addition to over 350 scientific articles and chapters, Dr. Shaywitz is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Overcoming Dyslexia which was released as a completely revised and updated second edition in 2020.

Books by this author

Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition)

From one of the preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems — now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches. Extensively updated information on helping both dyslexic children and adults become better readers, with a detailed home program to enhance reading.

Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition)

Sally E. Shaywitz

Age Level:

Adult

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Clues to Dyslexia from Second Grade On

Developmental Milestones

Clues to Dyslexia from Second Grade On

Clues to Dyslexia in Early Childhood

Developmental Milestones

Clues to Dyslexia in Early Childhood

Questions answered by this expert

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Are letter and number reversals a sign of dyslexia? How are speech/language difficulties related when the child is still only 6 or 7 years of age?

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Could MRIs be used to diagnose individuals with dyslexia?

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Do all dyslexic children have a weakness in the phonological area?

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Does early remediation reduce the need for accommodations? And if so, how much?

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How can a dyslexic parent help their dyslexic child with reading?

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Should a child with dyslexia should be held back in school?

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Should early childhood education be mostly play oriented? Is direct instruction appropriate? If so when and how much?

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What can we all do to make sure that students with dyslexia get the accommodations they need to demonstrate what they know and to continue their learning?

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What texts do you recommend for our 11-year-old-daughter who struggles with reading?

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What’s the best plan for a preschooler with dyslexia entering kindergarten? What should I ask the school to do right from the start?

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Will some dyslexic students always have poor fluency? Are we expecting them to be as fluent as the non-dyslexic?

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