Dyslexia : a practitioner's handbook / Gavin Reid

By:

Reid, Gavin

United Kingdom : Wiley Blackwell, 2016.lEdition: Fifth editionDescription: xxiii, 478 pages ; 26 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781118980040
9781118980101

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DDC classification:

371.9144 .R355 2016

Summary: "Now fully updated in its fifth edition, Gavin Reid's best-selling handbook remains an essential resource in the fields of education and literacy. As in previous editions, theoretical explanations and the latest research are linked with practical solutions for helping dyslexic individuals of all ages. The book focuses on inclusion and meeting the individual's need within the mainstream educational system, but also addresses options for specialised provision. Chapters cover the basics of dyslexia, assessment issues and approaches, needs identification, the acquisition of literacy, strategies for supporting learning and more . The fifth edition contains new coverage of multilingualism, the use of technology, co-existing conditions (including dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD) and positive dyslexia. It also adopts a more international focus by assembling the latest policies and best practices from around the world, including Asia, the Middle East, Canada, Australia and Europe. Filled with practical suggestions, learning summaries and helpful activities for readers, this comprehensive and accessible explanation of the latest debates and developments in dyslexia continues to inform and support practitioners and trainees in the field." -- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Reference	Graduate School Library Master of Education - Reference	371.9144 .R355 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	In transit from Main Library to Graduate School Library since 12/15/2016 Not for loan		0117056

Includes bibliographical references and index

"Now fully updated in its fifth edition, Gavin Reid's best-selling handbook remains an essential resource in the fields of education and literacy. As in previous editions, theoretical explanations and the latest research are linked with practical solutions for helping dyslexic individuals of all ages. The book focuses on inclusion and meeting the individual's need within the mainstream educational system, but also addresses options for specialised provision. Chapters cover the basics of dyslexia, assessment issues and approaches, needs identification, the acquisition of literacy, strategies for supporting learning and more . The fifth edition contains new coverage of multilingualism, the use of technology, co-existing conditions (including dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD) and positive dyslexia. It also adopts a more international focus by assembling the latest policies and best practices from around the world, including Asia, the Middle East, Canada, Australia and Europe. Filled with practical suggestions, learning summaries and helpful activities for readers, this comprehensive and accessible explanation of the latest debates and developments in dyslexia continues to inform and support practitioners and trainees in the field." -- Provided by publisher.