Dyslexia : wrestling with an octopus : 10 tips to help your child thrive in every aspect of life academically, socially & physically / Beth Beamish ; illustrations by Sarah Pitts.

Author is a New Zealander.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Does your child have dyslexia? Backed by research and over a decade of personal experience, I've developed a holistic approach to help your child succeed. In my forties, while helping my dyslexic son, I discovered I wasn't a lousy speller - I also had dyslexia. I imagine dyslexia as a huge octopus exhibiting eight areas of difficulty: reading, listening, spelling, writing, memory, motor control, spatial issues, and the frequently overlooked social challenges. I will show you how to keep your child safe, improve their health and help them develop their unique talents. Uncover the links between dyslexia and common health conditions. Access tools to teach your child: reading, spelling and mastering their multiplication tables. Understand other learning challenges commonly found alongside dyslexia. Discover ways to prevent bullying and abuse. Learn how to build on your child's strengths and competencies. I'll share the secrets on how to thrive, uncovered by a groundbreaking twenty-year study on living with learning difficulties. And I'll include case stories of famous people who overcame their dyslexia. Join my octopus wrestling team as we tackle dyslexia together"--Publisher's description.