ABSTRACT

This is a classic edition of Andrew Ellis’ acclaimed introduction to the scientific study of reading, writing and dyslexia, which now includes a new introduction from the author. The book describes the remarkable skills of reading and writing – how we acquire them, how we exercise them as skilled readers and writers, and what can go wrong with them in childhood disorders or as a result of brain damage. The new introduction reflects on some key research developments since the book was first published.

Reading, Writing and Dyslexia is an engaging introduction to the field which is still completely relevant to today’s readers. It will remain essential reading for all students of psychology and education, whilst also being accessible to parents and teachers.

chapter |8 pages

Written Language

chapter |10 pages

Skilled Word Recognition

chapter |13 pages

Models of Word Recognition

chapter |9 pages

The Acquired Dyslexias

chapter |8 pages

Words in Combinations

chapter |13 pages

Writing and Spelling

chapter |15 pages

Learning to Read and Write