Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Challenges and Responses
Published on 12. September 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
356 pages
978-0-415-06470-5 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing on the work of eleven experienced educational psychologists, this book presents a variety of approaches to prevention, identification and intervention and makes practical recommendations for future progress.
Reviews / Votes
`It is a most valuable kaleidoscopic review of the literature and a very useful reference source. The sections are well written, easy to read and arranged to give easy access to topics. It will be a joy for students and a time saver for the in-service providers.' - British Journal of Special Education`..it is a mark of the editors' professionalism and commitment that they were able to draw together what will surely become a key source book for all those interested in dyslexia.' - British Journal of Psychology
'this is one of the most balanced and well-argued summaries of current knowledge to have been published in this highly controversial area and seems destined to become a standard text on the topic.' - British Book News
`For anyone interested in Specific Learning Difficulties it is a comprehensive index of current debate and research into the subject.' - Special Needs News
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
541 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-06470-5 (9780415064705)
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Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Challenges and Responses
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09/2013
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Peter D. Pumfrey | Peter Pumfrey | Rea Reason
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Challenges and Responses
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09/2013
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Peter D. Pumfrey | Peter Pumfrey | Rea Reason
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Challenges and Responses
E-Book
09/2013
1st Edition
Routledge
€68.49
Available for download
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09/1991
Routledge
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Persons
Mr Peter D Pumfrey, Peter Pumfrey, Rea Reason
Content
1: Section A: Challenges; 1: Background to the Current Scene; 2: Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia); 2: Psychological Responses; 3: A Broader Perspective; 4: Emotional and Social Factors; 5: Cognitive Aspects of Word Recognition; 3: Section C: Psychoeducational Responses; 6: Psychoeducational Literature; 7: Intervention and Evaluation; 8: Support for Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties; 4: Section D: Psychomedical Responses; 9: Review of the Neuropsychological Literature; 10: Psycho-ophthalmological Literature; 11: Psychopharmaceutics and Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia); 5: Section E: Survey Responses; 12: Aims and Structure of the Inquiry; 13: Local Education Authority Policies and Practices; 14: Educational Psychologists' Views and Practices; 15: Views of Other Organizations and Individuals; 16: Examination Board Policies and Practices