Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention

Name: Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
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ISBN: 9780470927601

ISBN-10: 0470927607

ISBN-13: 9780470927601

Edition: 2012

Authors: Nancy Mather, Barbara J. Wendling, Alan S. Kaufman, Nadeen L. Kaufman

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Dyslexia is the most common type of learning disability; statistics show that as much as 20% of our nation's children may be dyslexic. Consequently, it's crucial that school personnel, especially school psychologists, neuropsychologists, educational diagnosticians, special education teachers, and even general education teachers know how to recognize, assess, and provide effective treatment programs for it. Packaged in the user-friendly and accessible Essentials format, this book will be the first of its kind to combine the research, assessment, and treatment interventions of dyslexia in one concise volume. The authors will address the components that need to be considered in the assessment…

Book details

List price: $69.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
Publication date: 11/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.40" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Series Preface


Acknowledgments



Understanding Dyslexia



A Brief History of Dyslexia



The Brain and Dyslexia




Genetics and the Environment



Assessment of the Cognitive and Linguistic Correlates of Dyslexia



Assessment of Decoding, Encoding, and Reading Fluency



Instruction in Phonological Awareness: Early Reading/Spelling Skills



Instruction in Basic Reading and Spelling Skills



Instruction in Reading Fluency



Technology Applications for Students With Dyslexia




Dyslexia in Diff erent Languages and English Language Learners




Dyslexia in the Schools


Appendix: Descriptions of Evidence-Based Programs


Glossary


References


Annotated Bibliography


About the Authors


Index