Dyslexia
Subtitle: a hundred years on
By: T.R. Miles and Elaine Miles.
Contributors: Miles, Elaine.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Philadelphia; Buckingham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 198
Subjects: Dyslexia.; Dyslexia.
Description: Dyslexia: A Hundred Years On is an overview of the field. It traces the historical influences and examines the contributions of various disciplines. This new edition is a complete re-write of the original book and brings accounts of research fully up to date. There are also new chapters which report on new areas of research and raise questions about the different forms which dyslexia can take in different languages. The book also looks afresh at assessment, teaching approaches, and counselling. This book is an invaluable resource for trainee and practising teachers including special needs teachers; professionals and lay persons interested in dyslexia; psychologists, doctors, health visitors and college students (particularly those in the field of psychology, education, and linguistics).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.174-189) and index.