“In third grade, I always had to stay inside during recess because I didn’t finish–or understand–my work. The huge doors would creak, then slam and echo all the way down the hallway.” --- Garrison Williams, 8th grade This book is for kids like Garrison who have dyslexia. It is for amazing, one-of-a-kind, neurodivergent kids who are misunderstood, blamed, and ashamed because of the way their brains are wired. The Dyslexic Fiddler Crab offers tips, advice, and encouragement from six students (and a teacher) who understand that–like the fiddler crab’s claws–the dyslexic brain has an imbalanced set of skills. Sure, reading, writing, and math are hard, but behind all the piles of homework, bad grades, and fear, there’s great news: Kids with dyslexia have brains worth celebrating! Join Garrison, Wright, Kenyon, Katharine, and Josh as they reveal the truth about dyslexia and share how they have learned to overcome their “little claw challenges” and embrace their “huge claw strengths.” This book is written to help other dyslexic “fiddler crabs” not just survive school...but thrive there! "I love this book! A slim volume packed with gigantic ideas. Captivating from the title to the end, this book will both inform you and inspire you. You'll smile at every page while you learn all that you need to know about the common, widely misunderstood condition called dyslexia." ---Edward Hallowell, M.D., Psychiatrist, and Best-Selling Author “ The Dyslexic Fiddler Crab is a practical and engaging guide that empowers kids diagnosed with dyslexia to recognize their strengths, utilize state-of-the-art strategies, and turn their school lives around 180 degrees. I hope that classrooms will get hold of this guide and use it to turn their programs into strength-based oases for neurodiverse students!’’ ---Dr. Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. Author of The Power of Neurodiversity , and Neurodiversity in the Classroom “ The Dyslexic Fiddler Crab is a must-read for every parent raising a child with dyslexia. The book provides a wealth of resources for parents to help children climb the mountains oftentimes only they can see to discover their amazing talents. Thank you for celebrating dyslexia as a strength!” ---Lisa Poubelle, Parent of a child with dyslexia “ What I love most about this book is that these students get it! The Dyslexic Fiddler Crab isn't about famous people who overcame their reading struggles. It's about everyday kids who speak with such earnestness that while we feel the pain of their struggles, we also celebrate their triumphs. The Dyslexic Fiddler Crab will leave you smiling and full of hope.” --- Stephanie Pratt , Director of Bowman Educational Services, Orton-Gillingham Plus Trainer