Reading, Writing and Dyslexia (Classic Edition): A Cognitive Analysis [Paperback]

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 todays readers. It will remain essential reading for all students of psychology and education, whilst also being accessible to parents and teachers.

Introduction  1. Written Language  2. Skilled Word Recognition  3. Models of Word Recognition  4. The Acquired Dyslexias  5. Words in Combinations  6. Writing and Spelling  7. Learning to Read and Write  8.Developmental Disorders of Reading and Writing  References  Author Index  Subject Index

Reading, Writing and Dyslexia 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. This edition includes a new introduction from the author. It will remain essential reading for all students of psychology and education, whilst also being accessible to parents and teachers.

Andrew Elliss landmark text on Reading, WritilS&