Daniel Franklin, PhD, holds a doctorate in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MEd from Harvard University. He has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, and educational consultant. He is the founder and president of Los Angeles-based Franklin Educational Services, Inc., which provides a wide range of individualized school support services for students of all ages.
"Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities is a
great resource for parents and education professionals. Franklin
provides the understanding (and tools) necessary for parents to
more effectively meet the learning needs of their children. The
other great accomplishment of this book is its focus on education
as a means to an end--that a positive educational experience can
help children grow into adults who are successful and who thrive in
their life pursuits."
--Michael E. Spagna, PhD, provost and vice president of academic
affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills--Michael E.
Spagna, PhD
"Children who struggle with language-related learning issues, and
their families, face the daunting prospect of navigating an
education system that is not aligned to their unique
neurobiological profiles. In this gem of a book, Franklin arms
parents with the knowledge and strategies they need to support and
advocate for their unique child--not just in learning to read or
calculate but in developing to their full potential as a whole and
happy human being. There are no quick fixes or magic beans
here--the information presented amounts to a practical, reliable,
and sensitively written guide."
--Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, PhD, professor of education at the
University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of
Education, associate professor of psychology at USC's Brain and
Creativity Institute, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the
Brain--Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, PhD
"Daniel Franklin has written a truly remarkable book about children
with language-based learning disabilities. His work contains not
only clear descriptions of different problems faced by children and
adolescents with learning problems, but also realistic strategies
for addressing these problems. I was especially impressed with
Franklin's understanding of and empathy for children who struggle
with learning, as well as for their parents, teachers, and other
professionals who work with them. I found Franklin to be skilled at
presenting the importance of helping youngsters to become more
independent without prematurely removing the support that they
require to navigate life's challenges. This book will serve as a
major resource for parents and professionals--to be read and
reread."
--Robert Brooks, PhD, faculty at Harvard Medical School
(part-time), and coauthor of Raising Resilient Children and The
Power of Resilience--Robert Brooks, PhD
"Daniel Franklin provides practical steps to help children with
language-based learning disabilities succeed not only at school,
but also at life. His helpful advice is accessible, clear, and
instructive; at the same time, it is supportive and empathetic.
This book is essential for parents who struggle with how best to
equip their children with the skills they need to navigate
educational challenges. Franklin also teaches parents how to foster
positivity and confidence in their children."
--Judy Ho, PhD, clinical psychologist; two-time board diplomate of
the American Board of Professional Psychology and the National
Board of Forensic Evaluators; tenured associate professor of
psychology at Pepperdine University; and frequent expert
psychologist on leading television networks, including CNN, CBS,
and FOX--Judy Ho, PhD
"Daniel Franklin, a respected educational therapist, has written a
thoughtful and empathetic book translating his experience helping
many boys and girls into a practical guide. His advice takes into
consideration first and foremost the child's feelings and
preferences, and works to bring parents and their struggling child
onto the same plane. He understands and emphasizes the importance
of early identification and intervention, and that there are no
magic bullets, but that practice and more practice pay off.
Franklin emanates positivity and patience, stressing kindness to
children who have been exposed to more than their share of shaming
and corrective input from adults."
--Sally E. Shaywitz, MD, professor of learning development,
cofounder and codirector of The Yale Center for Dyslexia &
Creativity, and author of Overcoming Dyslexia--Sally E. Shaywitz,
MD
"Daniel Franklin's remarkable book offers parents a wealth of
strategies they can use to support their struggling children.
Franklin's suggestions are easy to implement, and create a common
language for parents and professionals. His compassionate approach
will inspire and empower families, and provide students with hope
and optimism. This is a must-read for anyone helping a child
navigate the challenges of school and life."
--Richard L. Goldman, MEd, teacher, administrator, and college
professor with over forty years' experience in language-based
learning disabilities and educational consulting--Richard L.
Goldman, MEd
"Parents of children with special needs are on a journey they
didn't ask to take. There are many books that provide an aerial
photograph of this voyage. Helping Your Child with Language-Based
Learning Disabilities stands head and shoulders above the rest by
offering a road map, a compass, a walking stick, and some snacks
along the way. Daniel Franklin's experience, wisdom, and
sensitivity shine through on every page. He can lead a concerned
parent from feeling that 'my child is a problem' to the profound
understanding that 'my child has a problem--and I can help.'"
--Richard D. Lavoie, MA, MEd, author of The Motivation Breakthrough
and It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend--Richard D. Lavoie, MA,
MEd
"This book is an outstanding resource not only for parents of
children with language-based learning difficulties, but also for
parents more generally. Written in a highly accessible way, it
provides a warm, positive, and encouraging approach for supporting
children through strong relationships between parents and children,
and between families and educators."
--Amanda Datnow, PhD, professor of education at the University of
California, San Diego--Amanda Datnow, PhD
"This is a truly human book for parents overwhelmed by the world of
experts, incomprehensible advice, and reports they don't
understand. Franklin writes, 'Your relationship is more important
than schoolwork.' Imagine! If parents learn nothing more than this,
they will have learned the essence of how to help their struggling
child. This comprehensive book is a marvel that will help
struggling parents breathe a whole lot easier."
--Dorothy Ungerleider, MA, board-certified educational therapist,
founder of the Association of Educational Therapists, and author of
Reading, Writing, and Rage and Educational Therapy in
Action--Dorothy Ungerleider, MA
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