Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Education, Medical
AuthorLouisa Cook Moats, Karen E. Dakin
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Length5.5 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisA 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?" The authors have masterfully selected and distilled the most significant research in the field to provide clear and detailed explanations of the: 1) widely accepted research-based definition of dyslexia; 2) identification and treatment of dyslexia at various stages of development; 3) emotional consequences of reading difficulties; 4) current research on the role of genetics and the brain; 5) essential elements of effective reading instruction; and 6) treatment options for the most severe cases of dyslexia and other reading problems.