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Author Hultquist, Alan M.

Title An introduction to dyslexia for parents and professionals / Alan M. Hultquist.

Publication Info. London : Jessica Kingsley, 2006.

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Description 1 online resource (107 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series JKP essentials
JKP essentials.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Causes of dyslexia -- Phonological dyslexia -- Orthographic dyslexia -- Retrieval problems (alos called "rapid naming" deficits) -- Deep dyslexia -- Mixed and other dyslexias -- Other information about dyslexia and people with dyslexia -- Diagnosis and evaluation -- Laws and remediation -- Retention -- Other learning problems that can affect reading -- A final word.
Summary This practical guide provides basic need-to-know information for parents and professionals and answers frequently asked questions about dyslexia. Using illustrative case studies, Alan M. Hultquist addresses many of the issues surrounding dyslexia, including possible causes and subtypes, means of testing, remediation and the controversial matter of & ldquo;staying back & rdquo; to repeat a school year. He identifies possible methods of classroom accommodation for dyslexic students in a range of subject areas. The list of useful resources at the back of the book can be used by parents and professio.
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Subject Dyslexia -- Popular works.
Dyslexia.
Genre/Form Popular works.
Subject Dyslexia -- Case studies.
Dyslexic children -- Education.
Dyslexic children -- Education.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Other Form: Print version: Hultquist, Alan M. Introduction to dyslexia for parents and professionals. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2006 184310833X 9781843108337 (DLC) 2006004147 (OCoLC)63692687
ISBN 9781846425271 (electronic book)
1846425271 (electronic book)
9781843108337 (paperback)
184310833X (paperback)
1280738340
9781280738340
184310833X (paperback)