#4 in Amazon’s New Releases in Children’s Learning Disorders
In Yes! Your Child Can, I share with parents, teachers, and therapists my proven techniques to create success for children with learning differences and draw out the singular genius within each child.
“If you have a feeling that your child is not quite on top of things, that your child is not well understood at school or even at home, that you child could be doing so much better if only…..This book completes the “if only… .” Dr. Waller is my favorite kind of expert. She totally knows her stuff. She’s seen a lot of kids, like a lot. And she knows how to get to the bottom of things. Plus, she loves children. Like a detective, she loves figuring out what makes children tick, especially the ones who tick differently from most. She’s the person I’d send my own child to, if I needed help, because she’s seen it all. She knows how to tell a parent what the parent really needs, with no extra fluff or theory. If you’re not lucky enough to get a session with Dr. Waller in person, then this book is the next best thing. It’s an instant classic. And the title says it all: YES!”
—Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction and A.D.H.D. 2.0
"Yes! Your Child Can shows what an extraordinary and creative educational therapist Victoria is. She digs deep to unlock the children’s own creativity focusing on the child’s passion. Astonishingly, they learn to read. Magic happens!"
—Michael D. Eisner, former chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company and president of The Tornante Company
"This is by far the best book on learning differences I have ever read. It is comprehensive, readable, so wise, beautifully balanced between anecdotes about the kids Dr. Waller has worked with and her terrific recommendations and advice. Dr. Waller covers all aspects of what a parent will run into dealing with learning differences in her child. It is the first book every parent of a child with learning differences should read. This is a brilliant book!"
—Dana Buchman, founder, Promise Project.
"Dr. Waller understands the complexities of children, the importance of reading, and how to bring them together successfully."
—Kevin Henkes, Caldecott Medal and Newbery award-winning writer and illustrator of Kitten's First Full Moon, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and over 50 other children's books
“As the introduction explains, this book fills a unique gap among the vast selection of books designed to assist parents with children who struggle to read. In particular, Dr. Waller focuses on children struggling with hyperactivity/inactivity, find it difficult to prioritize and complete tasks, and have related challenges, yet do have bonified strengths, interests, talents and passions. This book draws on decades of rich experiences, and shifts the perspective from learning disability to learning DIFFERENCE, which is huge. Everyone learns differently. This book is not snake oil; it does not claim to be a guaranteed remedy, professing wiz-bang results in no time at all. This is a book about creating a whole team to advocate for each child’s success, by understanding the multifaceted nature of each young readers’ challenges. It provides guidance on how to build students’ confidence about what they can do, and extending those skills into improved executive function, increased self-confidence, and ultimately becoming proficient readers and writers. Dr. Waller taught me how to read. Now I write books.”
—Dexter H. Locke, PhD, MA, MESc.
“I could not put this book down! Thank you Dr Waller for writing a book that brilliantly synthesises the specific steps to help parents understand how to support children with learning differences thrive. The stories you share about the many children you helped and cared for reminded me of our own journey with our eldest boy who has learning differences. You capture the joy and wonder in these children by allowing them to express who they are through what they love to do – teaching them how to read, write and create their own learning journey. What better way is there to help our children thrive? This is must read for anyone who sees difference as a strength. It is about, as Dr Waller says knowing and understanding that “children with learning differences are the geniuses of our time.”
—Katie Ravich, Sydney Australia.
"Dr. Waller is a brilliant, gifted educator who has taught countless children with learning differences to read, thrive, and achieve success. In Yes! Your Child Can she provides parents with a step-by-step guide about what to expect when they come to the sudden realization that their smart, interesting child is failing in school. In this groundbreaking book, based on 40 years of teaching children with learning differences and evidence-based research, Dr. Waller shows parents how to create fun learning experiences that enhance a child's unique passions. By teaching to their interests, Dr. Waller engages her students and makes them excited about learning and reading. It is evident in this book that she believes and is enthusiastic about each student's unique talents and strengths. She makes each child feel understood, important and appreciated for who they are. That is a recipe for future success!"
—Vicky Goodman, founder and president, Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Founding Board of Directors