Overview

Despite being the most common learning disability, dyslexia is widely misunderstood—it is not related to a lack of comprehension or having a low IQ, nor is it simply a matter of mixing up the letters “b” and “d”. Shrouded by myths and misperceptions, lack of direct, practical information on dyslexia leaves many teachers and families frustrated. Well-intentioned teachers tell parents that all kids learn differently and at a different pace, but as the months turn into years, the gap between skilled readers and those that struggle widens. The antidote to wait-and-see and more-of-the-same is information. In this book, Sayeski and Chandler translate research from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, linguistics, and education into bite-sized, actionable guidance for teachers and parents to follow to put kids on the path to reading. This book is designed for teachers, administrators, and parents seeking information that can be immediately applied to improve outcomes of students with dyslexia. Within the book, readers will find answers to common questions about dyslexia and the schools. What is dyslexia, and how can I describe it to fellow teachers, parents, or students? Which education laws apply to the instruction of students with dyslexia? What do differences in brain activation patterns tell us about dyslexia? How can research on typical and atypical reading development be translated into effective intervention for students with dyslexia? What should reading instruction for students with dyslexia look like? Which assessments can be used to guide the delivery of reading intervention? How can assistive technologies be used to enhance academic engagement? Each chapter concludes with a checklist and synthesis activity designed to move the readers from knowledge to action.

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"The extensive and well-documented historical background adds to the credibility of ""Unraveling Dyslexia."" The myths and misconceptions are clearly unravelled, giving the reader a well-balanced and structured approach and understanding of how a child learns to read and the fundamental approaches to teaching reading. A must read for reading instructors! --Kathleen Briseno, professor of special education, Concordia University, Chicago I've not seen another text to this point that does such a good job of encompassing all of these critical elements. There seems to currently be an either-or approach to texts on literacy instruction such that one text is about Dyslexia and the history and causes while another text is about the evidence-based instructional practices for teaching reading. The combination of them in this book makes the information accessible and easy to implement. --Melissa Green, Dean of Teacher Preparation Programs, Brigham Young University Kristen L. Sayeski fulfills a promise in successfully unraveling many of the complex components and layered intricacies on matters related to dys-(difficulty) with -lexia (words) or dyslexia. This book not only serves as an indispensable resource for educational practitioners but also spells out a plan for action and advocacy in support of students with dyslexia and their families. --Kai J. Greene, Ph.D, assistant professor of Special Education, California State University Dominguez Hills Sayeski's Unraveling Dyslexia is the consummate source for the most comprehensive information on dyslexia to date. Sayeski has masterfully created a resource for both readers just embarking on learning about dyslexia and those who think they have it unraveled. Chapters segue seamlessly from one to the next like a narrative, and the chapter conclusions helpfully consolidate the information and reaffirm the insights. Sayeski offers a historical review of written language development and reading instruction. She describes the multidimensional complexities of reading, theoretical models of reading, and the individual differences in readers that influence reading trajectories and instructional decision-making. She brilliantly demystifies structured literacy, addressing both word recognition and language comprehension, as depicted in the Simple View of Reading model. Masterfully, Sayeski incorporates the neuroscience of the reading brain, phonology, grapheme-phoneme correspondence, comprehensive phonics, orthography, text types, semantics (vocabulary and morphology) knowledge-building, and discourse writing, and she identifies evidenced-based approaches to instruction. Impressively, in just 200 pages, Sayeski provides a master class that does not disappoint. In addition to special education and reading instructors, book clubs and parent groups should take a look at this treasure trove. Essential. All readership levels. -- ""Choice Reviews"""

"The extensive and well-documented historical background adds to the credibility of ""Unraveling Dyslexia."" The myths and misconceptions are clearly unravelled, giving the reader a well-balanced and structured approach and understanding of how a child learns to read and the fundamental approaches to teaching reading. A must read for reading instructors! --Kathleen Briseno, professor of special education, Concordia University, Chicago I've not seen another text to this point that does such a good job of encompassing all of these critical elements. There seems to currently be an either-or approach to texts on literacy instruction such that one text is about Dyslexia and the history and causes while another text is about the evidence-based instructional practices for teaching reading. The combination of them in this book makes the information accessible and easy to implement. --Melissa Green, Dean of Teacher Preparation Programs, Brigham Young University Kristen L. Sayeski fulfills a promise in successfully unraveling many of the complex components and layered intricacies on matters related to dys-(difficulty) with -lexia (words) or dyslexia. This book not only serves as an indispensable resource for educational practitioners but also spells out a plan for action and advocacy in support of students with dyslexia and their families. --Kai J. Greene, Ph.D, assistant professor of Special Education, California State University Dominguez Hills"

"The extensive and well-documented historical background adds to the credibility of ""Unraveling Dyslexia."" The myths and misconceptions are clearly unravelled, giving the reader a well-balanced and structured approach and understanding of how a child learns to read and the fundamental approaches to teaching reading. A must read for reading instructors!--Kathleen Briseno, professor of special education, Concordia University, Chicago"

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Kristin L. Sayeski, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia. Dr. Sayeski received her doctorate in special education from the University of Virginia in 2000. Prior to joining the faculty at UGA, Dr. Sayeski held appointments at the University of Nevada—Las Vegas, the University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt University. Her professional and research interests include identifying exemplary practices related to teacher development and determining effective instructional practices for students with high-incidence disabilities, particularly in the area of reading instruction and intervention. Dr. Sayeski is the former editor of TEACHING Exceptional Children, an associate editor for Intervention in School and Clinic, and on the review boards of several research and practitioner journals.

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