|  | Mather, Nancy / Wendling, Barbara J. / Kaufman, Alan S.
Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
Essentials of Psychological Assessment (Volume 1)
 1. Edition December 2011
33.90 Euro
2011. 396 Pages, Softcover
ISBN 978-0-470-92760-1 - John Wiley & Sons
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Packaged in the user-friendly and accessible Essentials format, this book will be the first of its kind to combine the research, assessment, and treatment interventions of dyslexia in one concise volume. The authors address the components that need to be considered in the assessment of dyslexia, both cognitive and academic, and include descriptions of the various tests that might be utilized in a comprehensive dyslexia assessment.
From the contents
Chapter 1 Understanding Dyslexia
Chapter 2 A Brief History of Dyslexia
Chapter 3 The Brain and Dyslexia
Chapter 4 Genetics and the Environment
Chapter 5 Assessment of the Cognitive and Linguistic Correlates of Dyslexia
Chapter 6 Assessment of Decoding, Encoding, and Reading Fluency
Chapter 7 Instruction in Phonological Awareness: Early Reading/Spelling Skills
Chapter 8 Instruction in Basic Reading and Spelling Skills
Chapter 9 Instruction in Reading Fluency
Chapter 10 Technology Applications for Students with Dyslexia
Chapter 11 Dyslexia in Different Languages and English Language Learners
Chapter 12 Dyslexia in the Schools
Appendix
Glossary
References
Annotated Bibliography
Index
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