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Dyslexia: A Very Short Introduction
Contributor(s): Snowling, Margaret J. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0198818300     ISBN-13: 9780198818304
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Neuropsychology
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Psycholinguistics
- Psychology | Education & Training
Dewey: 616.855
LCCN: 2018968140
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 4.2" W x 6.8" L (0.30 lbs) 168 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
 
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Since dyslexia was first described in the British Medical Journal in 1896, there has been debate about the definitions and diagnostic procedures used, with some casting doubt on its very existence. However, there is now a considerable body of research regarding the nature and characteristics
of this relatively common learning disorder. The contemporary view of dyslexia has emerged from a century of research in medicine, psychology, and more recently neuroscience, and we now understand enough about this learning disorder to guide policy and practice.

This Very Short Introduction provides an accessible overview of this exciting field of research, beginning with its history, and drawing on testimony from people living with dyslexia. Considering the potential causes of dyslexia, and looking at both genetic and environment factors, Margaret Snowling
shows how cross-linguistic studies have documented the prevalence of dyslexia in different languages. Discussing the various brain scanning techniques that have been used to find out if the brains of people with dyslexia differ in structure or function from those of typical readers, Snowling moves
on to weigh up various strategies and interventions which can help people living with dyslexia today.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and
enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
 
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