Understanding Dyslexia: a Guide for Teachers and Parents

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK), 16 mars 2009 - 160 pages
"In his book Understanding Dyslexia Denis Lawrence leaves no stone unturned. This up-to-date book provides a comprehensive account of all aspects of dyslexia. The author's knowledge, experience and empathy is evident and the book can be recommended for all who want a simple account of the nature and consequences of dyslexia."
Professor Maggie Snowling, University of York, UK

"[This book is] a very readable introduction and guide covering theories of dyslexia and important areas of practical importance to those living with dyslexia or providing support for them."
J.B.Thomas, Loughborough University, UK

Dyslexia affects at least ten per cent of children and is the most common special educational need that teachers encounter. However, the characteristics of dyslexia can mean that it is often confused with other learning difficulties.

Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this easy-to-read book helps you to understand what is meant by 'dyslexia', providing clear guidance for identifying the signs and outlining practical strategies for helping and supporting dyslexic children.

As well as examining current popular definitions of dyslexia, the book offers a fresh definition, based on current research. Each chapter helps you to understand the unique challenges faced by dyslexic children in their learning of literacy skills and shows that the combined efforts of parents and teachers really can make a difference.

Key features include:

  • Coverage of the most popular methods used in the assessment of dyslexia
  • Strategies and techniques to help dyslexic children develop their literacy skills at school and at home
  • A focus on how to enhance and maintain self-esteem in dyslexic children
  • A look at other specific learning difficulties that overlap or can be confused with dyslexia
  • Discussion of society's attitude towards dyslexia and the need for further understanding of the concept
Understanding Dyslexia is valuable reading for trainee and practising teachers, SENCOs and parents.
 

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Table des matières

Introduction
1
Chapter 1 The history of dyslexia
9
Chapter 2 The characteristics of dyslexia
20
Chapter 3 Defining dyslexia
29
Chapter 4 Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
41
Chapter 5 Teaching the dyslexic child
50
Chapter 6 The causes of dyslexia
65
Chapter 7 Assessing dyslexia
77
Chapter 10 Maintaining selfesteem in teachers and parents
121
Chapter 11 Societys attitudes towards dyslexia
134
Appendix I
145
Appendix II
146
Appendix III
147
Glossary
148
Bibliography
150
Index
157

Chapter 8 Understanding a psychological report
94
Chapter 9 Selfesteem and the dyslexic child
104
Back cover
164
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Informations bibliographiques

TitreUnderstanding Dyslexia: a Guide for Teachers and Parents
UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Education OUP
AuteurDenis Lawrence
ÉditeurMcGraw-Hill Education (UK), 2009
ISBN0335238041, 9780335238040
Longueur160 pages
  
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