Raised in a family that feeds her wild-side and encourages her to operate at dangerous speeds off the paved roads, Lexy Panterra was taught how to safely break the rules and not get caught at an early age, having grown up in a household of men; her father, uncle, and 3 brothers. It shares the gifts and difficulties of dyslexia in such a positive and affirming way. Like Lexy, nearly 20 percent of our population has dyslexia. Parents of kids in trouble don't need a weighty tome that will take weeks to digest. When I shared it with one of my parents, she was amazed with how much Lexy was like her daughter.
But Lexy is aimed at a larger audience. Davis does a great job of painting the picture of what dyslexia looks like on the day-to-day basis. As the book goes through Lexy's day it has footnotes that elaborate on how the actions on the page may be warning signs. This is a great book to show dyslexic children their strengths and difficulties and tips for parents of what do for it! To no one's surprise Lex stole the show winning first place in multiple races. By submitting my email address, I agree to the and I acknowledge that I have read and understand the. If parents and educators recognize these early warning signs, they can implement the proper method of instruction, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, before the dyslexia becomes more than just a reading and spelling issue.
She gives concrete, factual information. As a teacher of students with dyslexia, I'm grateful how Lexy speaks to both students and to their parents. I really appreciate that Davis has written a book that portrays dyslexia while simultaneously guiding parents. She is clever, but she needs special instruction for reading and spelling. The family optometrist was the first person to mention the word dyslexia.
She has ideas about shoes, acorns, spelling tests, and fixing a vacuum cleaner. The kids really appreciate that! The book ends with recommendations and a full list of warning signs. Parent notes at the bottom of each page and in the back help a parent recognize dyslexia in a child and get on the road to finding resources and a community of parents and teachers to help. Lexy Panterra has a style all of her own. Recording Industry Association of Korea.
I don't back down from that. I teach dyslexic kids and each one I've read this book to smiles and finds something in particular that they can relate directly to! Academic failure can be prevented. It's fun for all of us! I highly recommend this wonderful book. And Kristi's acknowledgement to Susan Baron is spot on! Telepictures and Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc. Parents with dyslexic kids are at a loss as to what to do, because there is a lack of testing services and a lack of professionals to address educational difficulties. I am sure their eyes would be opened to think in a new way about those bright kids who struggle to learn to read.
Lexy is a creation inspired by her own daughter and is a fun story for any child. Lex retired on top of the game from motorcycle racing at the age of 11. However she continued to spend her weekends at the racetrack with Dad and the weekdays at dance and theatre classes with Mom. The main text describes a dyslexic child who is winsome, creative, and smart. She also made sure to note she did not audition to be in the video. Lexy will tickle the hearts of you and your child, and she just may ease your mind.
She eventually deleted that tweet, too. By submitting my email address, I agree to the and I acknowledge that I have read and understand the. . This book gives the essentials. She is for reference as well as entertainment. With Lexy, Kristi reaches out to parents and educators by sharing the early warning signs of dyslexia.
Recording Industry Association of Korea. One great thing about this book is that it can be read in 10-30 minutes, yet it contains so much valuable information. Lexy will be a perfect resource to share with each family I work with. I was so impressed with the wealth of information and suggestions included in the story text and parent notes. I wish every teacher had a copy.
As a teacher and dyslexia screener, I try to educate the parents and empower the children I work with. There has been no problems on money or ill-feelings toward both parties. Kristi has done a magical job of capturing the spirit of a dyslexic child as well as providing invaluable information and hope for parents. As a dyslexia tutor I have searched for a long time for a book like this that is clear, accurate and engaging to share with families. This is a must read for anyone who has a child struggling to read or who struggles themselves with reading.