Dyslexia

by Riddick,Barbara

• ISBN13: 9781853467806
• ISBN10: 1853467804
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2004-03-10
• Publisher: David Fulton Pub

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Barbara Riddick is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Sunderland and a practising Clinical Psychologist with children with learning difficulties.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Defining and Identifying Dyslexia	1	(26)
Dyslexia in the Early Years	27	(15)
Dyslexia in the Middle School Years	42	(15)
Dyslexia at Secondary School	57	(31)
Raising Self-esteem	88	(19)
Working with Parents and Voluntary Organisations	107	(14)
References and Resources	121	(10)
Index	131