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Dyslexia: A Practitioner's Handbook, Fourth Edition by Dr Gavin Reid(auth.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Dyslexia: A Practitioner's Handbook, Fourth Edition about?

The main purpose of this new edition is to incorporate the most recent theoretical and practical research in the field of dyslexia and literacy and present it in a user friendly format for Practitioners. It refers to the most recent government reports on literacy and dyslexia in a number of countries such as, USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Each chapter has a summary at the start and, at the end, key points and 'points to consider' are looked at.Content: Chapter 1 Defining Dyslexia (pages 1–12): Chapter 2 Explaining Dyslexia: The Range of Research (pages 13–27): Chapter 3 Assessment: Issues and Considerations (pages 29–39): Chapter 4 Identifying Needs (pages 41–55): Chapter 5 Assessment: Approaches and Resources (pages 57–81): Chapter 6 Reading—Social, Cultural and Government Perspectives (pages 83–92): Chapter 7 The Acquisition of Literacy (pages 93–105): Chapter 8 Reading Models and Methods (pages 107–126): Chapter 9 The Acquisition of Literacy: Spelling (pages 127–137): Chapter 10 Expressive Writing (pages 139–151): Chapter 11 Teaching Approaches: Points to Consider (pages 153–163): Chapter 12 Supporting Literacy: Individualised Programmes (pages 165–184): Chapter 13

Who reads Dyslexia: A Practitioner's Handbook, Fourth Edition?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Dr Gavin Reid(auth.)
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Published
2009
Language
EN
ISBN
9780470745502
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Education, Medical
Rating
4.3 / 5 (16 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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