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Dyslexia
A Practitioner's Handbook

Gavin Reid (Author)

9781118980101, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 18 March 2016

512 pages
24.1 x 16.8 x 3.6 cm, 0.953 kg

Newly updated, Gavin Reid's best-selling handbook remains an essential resource for those helping dyslexic individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to adults in the workplace.

  • Combines theoretical explanations, the latest research, and practical solutions with a focus on inclusion and meeting the individual's needs
  • New and expanded coverage includes: multilingualism; the use of technology; co-existing conditions such as dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD; and positive dyslexia
  • Assembles the latest policies and best practices for dyslexia from around the world, and makes current debates regarding education and literacy accessible to trainees and practitioners

About the Author xiv

Other Books by Gavin Reid xvi

Foreword xviii

Preface xxi

Chapter 1 Defining Dyslexia 1

Chapter 2 Explaining Dyslexia: The Range of Research 17

Chapter 3 Assessment: Issues and Considerations 35

Chapter 4 Identifying Needs 48

Chapter 5 Assessment: Approaches and Resources 66

Chapter 6 Reading—Social, Cultural and Government Perspectives 95

Chapter 7 The Acquisition of Literacy 108

Chapter 8 Reading Models and Methods 123

Chapter 9 The Acquisition of Literacy: Spelling 145

Chapter 10 Expressive Writing 158

Chapter 11 Teaching Approaches: Points to Consider 174

Chapter 12 Supporting Literacy: Individualised Programmes 188

Chapter 13 Supporting Literacy: Approaches and Strategies 211

Chapter 14 Supporting Learning 231

Chapter 15 Inclusion: Curriculum Access 252

Chapter 16 Inclusion in Secondary Education:

Chapter 17 Inclusion: Further and Higher Education and the Workplace 300

Chapter 18 The Role of Parents 317

Chapter 19 Multilingualism: Challenges and Responses 325

Chapter 20 The Overlap—Dyslexia: Attention, Coordination, Auditory Processing and Numeracy 335

Chapter 21 The Use of Computers and Technology 360

Chapter 22 Positive Dyslexia 367

Appendix 1 Some Popular Tests for Dyslexia that Can Be Used by Teachers 375

Appendix 2 Further Contacts 385

References 394

Index 437

Subject Areas: Education [JN]
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