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Dyslexia Defused

Reading Struggles and Reading Solutions

Nickie Simonetti

For students who struggle with learning to read, time is of the essence. Dyslexia Defused: Reading Struggles and Reading Solutions offers an effective and efficient instructional plan to expedite mastery. Supplementing the strongest elements of research-based programs, the original strategies readily apply to all levels of reading instruction (developmental, corrective, remedial, and adult literacy). The novel and concise techniques address all task components: phonics, decoding, sight vocabulary, oral reading, fluency, contextual analysis, and comprehension. Furthermore, contributing factors that delay reading mastery and are most often overlooked in current reading programs are identified and treated. Finally, this book underscores the social and emotional impact of reading failure on the child and those who support him or her.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 182 • Trim: 6 x 8½
978-1-4758-6308-6 • Hardback • October 2021 • $100.00 • (£77.00)
978-1-4758-6309-3 • Paperback • October 2021 • $45.00 • (£35.00)
978-1-4758-6310-9 • eBook • October 2021 • $42.50 • (£35.00)
Subjects: Education / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Education / Elementary / Reading and Phonics

Teaching reading for fifty years, Nickie Simonetti has worked in clinical, private, and school settings. Her experience ranges from regular classroom teacher to education program director.

Foreword

Preface

PART I: INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1. The Premise

Chapter 2. The Basics

Chapter 3. The Ground Rules

PART II: THE METHOD

Chapter 4. Sound Awareness

Chapter 5. Phonics

Chapter 6. Decoding

Chapter 7. Sight Vocabulary

Chapter 8. Context

Chapter 9. Oral Reading

Chapter 10. Fluency

Chapter 11. Comprehension

Chapter 12. Visual Processing

Chapter 13. Language Processing

Chapter 14. Affective Support

Chapter 15. Co-Morbid Factors

Chapter 16. The IEP

Chapter 17. Higher Education

Chapter 18. The Dyslexic Experience

PART III: THE PRACTICE

Chapter 19. Guidelines

Chapter 20. Application

Chapter 21. Informal Assessment

Postscript

Appendix

References

About the Author

This brief text considers reading difficulties and teaching strategies for people with dyslexia. The book can be read quickly but putting the information into practice requires study. Simonetti, a seasoned reading teacher, offers methods that address several areas of reading, including, but not limited to, sound awareness, sound vocabulary, and comprehension. Particularly relevant are ideas related to how those with dyslexia process information and how that relates to skill acquisition. Some standout chapters include chapter 11, which offers several excellent activities designed to improve comprehension, and chapter 14, which offers ideas for affective support[.] Recommended. General readers, undergraduates, and professionals.


— Choice Reviews


Nickie Simonetti offers a plan that provides effective methods for teachers and positive results for students. I applaud the approach.


— Miriam Olbaum, reading specialist, The Child Development Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY


I’m forever grateful to Nickie Simonetti for teaching me how to learn, study, and embrace my differences. My success today, personally and professionally, is truly due to her. Now that she is sharing her teaching method in a book, I can only imagine how many more lives she will change!


— Mia Babson, former student, Highland School, Jamaica Estates, NY


Nickie Simonetti has a gift, one that is grounded in theory and enhanced by her creativity, and she is now sharing it publicly. Nickie and I first worked together 40 years ago at a diagnostic learning center. Our paths crossed again about 15 years later as my daughter’s academic struggles created emotional ones. Their work together transformed my daughter into an eager learner excited by new learning opportunities.


— Carol Nobel, licensed psychologist, Great Barrington, MA


Dyslexic kids need strategies that break things down and make sense. Not more of the same old things we have been doing without success. This book offers practical advice and information to break the code for the dyslexic learner.


— Penny Kline, remedial program specialist, Seacrest Country Day School, Naples, Florida


Ms. Simonetti’s approach works because she combines science, art, and heart. No one is better at helping children reach their academic and personal best! We are fortunate to have her insights now available to us all.


— Linda McLaughlin, early childhood ARC Program, Greenvale School, Long Island, NY


This book is a must read. Nickie Simonetti gives great insight into students struggling with today’s models of learning by bringing out their creative and innovative potential. She is a godsend to all whose lives she touches.


— Katherine Arpin, school psychologist, Seacrest Country Day School, Naples, Florida


Wonderful, energetic, and a game changer. Remember that exciting feeling you had after attending a conference or inservice? You couldn’t wait to incorporate the ideas into your lesson plans. Well, this book gives that same feeling!


— Andrea Gaydos, special education teacher, Pawling Elementary School, Pawling, NY


11/29/22, Choice Reviews: This book was featured as a top community college title.

Link: https://www.choice360.org/choice-pick/the-top-75-community-college-titles-november-2022-edition/



Dyslexia Defused

Reading Struggles and Reading Solutions

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • For students who struggle with learning to read, time is of the essence. Dyslexia Defused: Reading Struggles and Reading Solutions offers an effective and efficient instructional plan to expedite mastery. Supplementing the strongest elements of research-based programs, the original strategies readily apply to all levels of reading instruction (developmental, corrective, remedial, and adult literacy). The novel and concise techniques address all task components: phonics, decoding, sight vocabulary, oral reading, fluency, contextual analysis, and comprehension. Furthermore, contributing factors that delay reading mastery and are most often overlooked in current reading programs are identified and treated. Finally, this book underscores the social and emotional impact of reading failure on the child and those who support him or her.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 182 • Trim: 6 x 8½
    978-1-4758-6308-6 • Hardback • October 2021 • $100.00 • (£77.00)
    978-1-4758-6309-3 • Paperback • October 2021 • $45.00 • (£35.00)
    978-1-4758-6310-9 • eBook • October 2021 • $42.50 • (£35.00)
    Subjects: Education / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, Education / Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Education / Elementary / Reading and Phonics
Author
Author
  • Teaching reading for fifty years, Nickie Simonetti has worked in clinical, private, and school settings. Her experience ranges from regular classroom teacher to education program director.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Foreword

    Preface

    PART I: INTRODUCTION

    Chapter 1. The Premise

    Chapter 2. The Basics

    Chapter 3. The Ground Rules

    PART II: THE METHOD

    Chapter 4. Sound Awareness

    Chapter 5. Phonics

    Chapter 6. Decoding

    Chapter 7. Sight Vocabulary

    Chapter 8. Context

    Chapter 9. Oral Reading

    Chapter 10. Fluency

    Chapter 11. Comprehension

    Chapter 12. Visual Processing

    Chapter 13. Language Processing

    Chapter 14. Affective Support

    Chapter 15. Co-Morbid Factors

    Chapter 16. The IEP

    Chapter 17. Higher Education

    Chapter 18. The Dyslexic Experience

    PART III: THE PRACTICE

    Chapter 19. Guidelines

    Chapter 20. Application

    Chapter 21. Informal Assessment

    Postscript

    Appendix

    References

    About the Author

Reviews
Reviews
  • This brief text considers reading difficulties and teaching strategies for people with dyslexia. The book can be read quickly but putting the information into practice requires study. Simonetti, a seasoned reading teacher, offers methods that address several areas of reading, including, but not limited to, sound awareness, sound vocabulary, and comprehension. Particularly relevant are ideas related to how those with dyslexia process information and how that relates to skill acquisition. Some standout chapters include chapter 11, which offers several excellent activities designed to improve comprehension, and chapter 14, which offers ideas for affective support[.] Recommended. General readers, undergraduates, and professionals.


    — Choice Reviews


    Nickie Simonetti offers a plan that provides effective methods for teachers and positive results for students. I applaud the approach.


    — Miriam Olbaum, reading specialist, The Child Development Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY


    I’m forever grateful to Nickie Simonetti for teaching me how to learn, study, and embrace my differences. My success today, personally and professionally, is truly due to her. Now that she is sharing her teaching method in a book, I can only imagine how many more lives she will change!


    — Mia Babson, former student, Highland School, Jamaica Estates, NY


    Nickie Simonetti has a gift, one that is grounded in theory and enhanced by her creativity, and she is now sharing it publicly. Nickie and I first worked together 40 years ago at a diagnostic learning center. Our paths crossed again about 15 years later as my daughter’s academic struggles created emotional ones. Their work together transformed my daughter into an eager learner excited by new learning opportunities.


    — Carol Nobel, licensed psychologist, Great Barrington, MA


    Dyslexic kids need strategies that break things down and make sense. Not more of the same old things we have been doing without success. This book offers practical advice and information to break the code for the dyslexic learner.


    — Penny Kline, remedial program specialist, Seacrest Country Day School, Naples, Florida


    Ms. Simonetti’s approach works because she combines science, art, and heart. No one is better at helping children reach their academic and personal best! We are fortunate to have her insights now available to us all.


    — Linda McLaughlin, early childhood ARC Program, Greenvale School, Long Island, NY


    This book is a must read. Nickie Simonetti gives great insight into students struggling with today’s models of learning by bringing out their creative and innovative potential. She is a godsend to all whose lives she touches.


    — Katherine Arpin, school psychologist, Seacrest Country Day School, Naples, Florida


    Wonderful, energetic, and a game changer. Remember that exciting feeling you had after attending a conference or inservice? You couldn’t wait to incorporate the ideas into your lesson plans. Well, this book gives that same feeling!


    — Andrea Gaydos, special education teacher, Pawling Elementary School, Pawling, NY


Features
Features
  • 11/29/22, Choice Reviews: This book was featured as a top community college title.

    Link: https://www.choice360.org/choice-pick/the-top-75-community-college-titles-november-2022-edition/



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