Ebook: Dyslexia: An Introductory Guide, Second Edition

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.

Content:
Chapter 1 The Measurement of Reading (pages 1–13):
Chapter 2 Reading Difficulties Explained (pages 14–25):
Chapter 3 The Influence of Intelligence (pages 26–42):
Chapter 4 The Importance of Mental Age (pages 43–52):
Chapter 5 The Teaching of Reading (pages 53–70):
Chapter 6 The Learning of Reading (pages 71–81):
Chapter 7 Dyslexia Examined (pages 82–95):
Chapter 8 The Dyslexic Child (pages 96–114):
Chapter 9 Assessment of the Dyslexic Child (pages 110–140):
Chapter 10 Possible Causes (I) Biological Bases (pages 141–163):
Chapter 11 Possible Causes (II) Phonological Awareness (pages 164–180):
Chapter 12 Help for the Dyslexic (pages 181–194):
Chapter 13 Advice for Parents (pages 195–211):
Chapter 14 Other Issues and Questions (pages 212–222):
Chapter 15 Useful Information (pages 223–232):
Chapter 16 A Brief History of Dyslexia (pages 233–239):