The Word Gobblers: A Handbook for Parents Working with Children Struggling to Read is Catherine’s newest release, published in 2021 by Square One Publishers. The book begins by explaining what the signs of Irlen Syndrome are. It then provides a questionnaire designed to alert you to what behaviors to watch for in your child. This is followed by exercises to help you determine if you should take the next step–having your child evaluated by a Certified Iren Syndrome Screener. The Word Gobblers will also show you a few modifications you can make immediately to ease your child’s symptoms and discomfort.

—Review from the Library Journal

VERDICT: A helpful volume for parents, caregivers, and teachers of children who struggle with reading.

Matthias posits that one in three children who have been diagnosed with dyslexia might instead have Irlen Syndrome, in which certain color wavelengths reach the brain more slowly than other wavelengths, affecting the ability to read. She discusses practical aspects of Irlen Syndrome—from defining the disorder, to treatment, to advocating for one’s child—as well as the emotional toll of learning disabilities. One chapter also includes questions to help children express their feelings about issues like bullying.