(P/B) DYSLEXIA

Παρουσίαση

The main purpose of this new edition is to incorporate the most recent theoretical and practical research in the field of dyslexia and literacy and present it in a user friendly format for Practitioners. It refers to the most recent government reports on literacy and dyslexia in a number of countries such as, USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Each chapter has a summary at the start and, at the end, key points and 'points to consider' are looked at. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

About the Author.
Other Books by Gavin Reid.
Foreword.
Preface.
Chapter 1 Defining Dyslexia.
Chapter 2 Explaining Dyslexia: The Range of Research.
Chapter 3 Assessment: Issues and Considerations.
Chapter 4 Identifying Needs.
Chapter 5 Assessment: Approaches and Resources.
Chapter 6 Reading-Social, Cultural and Government Perspectives.
Chapter 7 The Acquisition of Literacy.
Chapter 8 Reading Models and Methods.
Chapter 9 The Acquisition of Literacy: Spelling.
Chapter 10 Expressive Writing.
Chapter 11 Teaching Approaches: Points to Consider.
Chapter 12 Supporting Literacy: Individualised Programmes.
Chapter 13 Supporting Literacy: Approaches and Strategies.
Chapter 14 Supporting Learning.
Chapter 15 Inclusion: Curriculum Access.
Chapter 16 Inclusion in Secondary Education: Accessing the Curriculum.
Chapter 17 Inclusion: Further and Higher Education and the Workplace.
Chapter 18 Issues and Concerns.
Appendix 1 Some Tests for Dyslexia that Can Be Used by Teachers.
Appendix 2 Further Contacts.
References.
Index.