ABSTRACT

Drawing on the work of eleven experienced educational psychologists, this book presents a variety of approaches to prevention, identification and intervention and makes practical recommendations for future progress.

part 1|50 pages

Section A: Challenges

chapter 1|30 pages

Background to the Current Scene

chapter 2|20 pages

Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)

Issues

part 2|37 pages

Psychological Responses

chapter 3|13 pages

A Broader Perspective

chapter 4|10 pages

Emotional and Social Factors

chapter 5|14 pages

Cognitive Aspects of Word Recognition

part 3|58 pages

Section C: Psychoeducational Responses

chapter 6|23 pages

Psychoeducational Literature

Theory and Identification

chapter 7|16 pages

Intervention and Evaluation

part 4|36 pages

Section D: Psychomedical Responses

part 5|91 pages

Section E: Survey Responses

chapter 12|8 pages

Aims and Structure of the Inquiry

chapter 15|32 pages

Views of Other Organizations and Individuals

chapter 16|19 pages

Examination Board Policies and Practices