Dyslexia
A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents
1st Edition
Published on 10. March 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-85346-780-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book focuses on realistic strategies for non-specialists to use when working with pupils who have dyslexia.
It offers detailed, practical guidance on defining and identifying dyslexia, dyslexia in the early and middle years and at secondary school, and worked examples of IEPs. It also discusses providing effective support for the literacy and numeracy hours, raising self-esteem, and working with parents and voluntary organizations. In addition, the authors cover using checklists and assessments, choosing suitable programs and resources, and useful addresses and books.
Teachers and teaching assistants in mainstream classrooms and parents wanting to help their children will find this book invaluable.
It offers detailed, practical guidance on defining and identifying dyslexia, dyslexia in the early and middle years and at secondary school, and worked examples of IEPs. It also discusses providing effective support for the literacy and numeracy hours, raising self-esteem, and working with parents and voluntary organizations. In addition, the authors cover using checklists and assessments, choosing suitable programs and resources, and useful addresses and books.
Teachers and teaching assistants in mainstream classrooms and parents wanting to help their children will find this book invaluable.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85346-780-6 (9781853467806)
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Persons
Barbara Riddick is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Sunderland and a practicing clinical psychologist with children with learning difficulties. Judith Wolfe taught for many years in mainstream schools with particular responsibility for children with special needs. David Lumsdon is an educational psychologist in Northumberland and coordinates the county's courses on specific learning difficulties.
Content
Chapter 1 Defining and Identifying Dyslexia; Chapter 2 Dyslexia in the Early Years; Chapter 3 Dyslexia in the Middle School Years; Chapter 4 Dyslexia at Secondary School; Chapter 5 Raising Self-Esteem; Chapter 6 Working with Parents and Voluntary Organisations;