Understanding dyslexia and the reading process : a guide for educators and parents by Sanders, Marion, 1951- instant download

Understanding dyslexia and the reading process : a guide for educators and parents by Sanders, Marion, 1951- instant download

xiv, 210 pages ; 23 cm, \"This book demystifies dyslexia, presenting it against a background of normal reading development and in the context of child development. The author provides extensive research on helping children who do not learn to read on schedule. Case examples illustrate specific skill weaknesses and multiple factors that affect how well a child overcomes or compensates for dyslexia. The final two chapters of the book discuss the history and nature of reading instruction and how we can improve it.\"--Jacket, Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-205) and index, Demystifying dyslexia -- Normal reading development -- Dyslexia, a learning disability -- Other factors influencing learning -- Impediments to reading comprehension -- Case studies -- Teaching everyone to read -- Prevention, intervention, and remediation -- References -- Glossary -- Appendix A: Definitions of dyslexia and learning disabilities -- Appendix B: Resources for parents and teachers