Dyslexia: An Introduction Guide

Author:   James Doyle
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781861563095


Pages:   286
Publication Date:   15 May 2002
Format:   Paperback
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"This book is written for concerned parents and teachers. It describes all the basics needed for an insight into dyslexia and covers description, assessment, diagnosis, parental rights, legislation and the statutory ""Statementing"" process. This second edition has been fully revised, expanded and updated to incorporate latest research findings and modern practices, the Green Paper'Meeting Special Educational Needs', the DFES National Literacy Strategy, the new (2002) Code of Practice (Special Educational Needs) together with the latest recommendations of professional bodies and supportive agencies. The book is descriptive and informative. Its aim is to assist, enable and support involved adults in their efforts best to meet the specialised needs of dyslexic children. Any controversial aspect of the subject is described objectively and impartially, both sides of the case being presented without bias. Dyslexia is described against the general background of the normal teaching and learning of reading in the mainstream education system. The Second Edition, generously illustrated throughout with drawings, diagrams, tables, flowcharts and graphs, contains an additional chapter, more appendices and an expanded glossary."

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Author:   James Doyle
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.482kg
ISBN:  

9781861563095


ISBN 10:   1861563094
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   15 May 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

The Measurement of Reading. Reading Difficulties Explained. The influence of Intelligence. The Importance of Mental Age. The Teaching of reading. The Learning of Reading. Dyslexia Examined. The Dyslexic Child. Assessment of The Dyslexic Child. Possible Causes I, Biological Bases. Possible Causes II, Phonological Awareness. Help for The Dyslexic. Advice for parents. Other Issues. Questions. Useful Information. A Brief History of dyslexia. Appendices. Glossary.

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