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Dyslexia: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Dyslexia: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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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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