Dyslexia [Paperback]

The extensively re-written and updated edition of this highly acclaimed text provides a synthesis of the latest research on the cognitive defects of dyslexia and reviews evidence concerning its biological bases.Preface to the Second Edition.

1. What is Dyslexia?.

2. The Definition of Dyslexia.

3. The Phonological Representations Hypothesis.

4. Learning to Read and to Spell.

5. Dyslexia: A Written Language Disorder.

6. Individual Differences in Dyslexia.

7. The Severity Hypothesis.

8. Biological Bases of Dyslexia.

9. Dyslexia: A Sensory Impairment?.

10. Helping to Overcome Dyslexia.

11. Proficiency and Deficiency: The Role of Compensation.

12. Conclusions and Future Prospects.

References.

Index.

This book by Margaret Snowling...is a very welcome update of her well-received first edition book published in 1987 and reflects the significant amount of research that has taken place since this time.

Margaret Snowling's thesis is that dyslexia is a consequence of a phonological deficit. Her evidence for this is extremely well presented throughout her book. Chapter 3 - The Phonological Representations Hypothesis - is exceptionally well written and assertively lays down the foundation of her argument.

This book, although written with an academic rigour, cleverly embraces the impact of dyslexia on the individual...This promotes a very positive and optimistic theme on the treatment of dyslexia throughout the book.

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