Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-126) and index.
Contents:
What is dyslexia? -- Dyslexia : manifestations from preschool to adulthood -- How common is the problem? -- Identifying the child at risk -- Genetics, the brain, and dyslexia -- Expert teaching is the treatment -- Severe dyslexia and other learning disabilities -- Emotional consequences of dyslexia and other reading problems -- A life story -- Success beyond words : conclusion and resources.
Summary:
A must-have guide for any parent or teacher of a child struggling to learn to read, this essential resource begins by answering the question "What is Dyslexia?" Moats and Dakin have masterfully selected and distilled the most significant research in the field to provide clear and detailed explanations of the widely accepted research-based definition of dyslexia, identification and treatment of dyslexia at various stages of development, emotional consequences of reading difficulties, current research on the role of genetics and the brain, essential elements of effective reading, and treatment options for the most severe cases of dyslexia and other reading problems.-- back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.