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Dyslexia (Health Issues)

Dyslexia (Health Issues)

by PaulaWiltshire (Author)

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    Hardcover 2002

    $3.50
Synopsis

It is thought that 8-10 per cent of people have dyslexia, and it can have a devastating effect on their everyday life. This book looks at what causes dyslexia, how it is diagnosed, and how it affects reading, writing, spelling and other areas, such as maths, music and organizational skills. Throughout, people with dyslexia share their experiences of overcoming the problems they have had.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 64
 Publisher: Wayland
Published: 15 Aug 2002
ISBN 10: 0750239476
ISBN 13: 9780750239479
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
A well-presented, attractive and thorough book... This is a clear and readable text, supplemented with a wide list of resources, a helpful glossary and an index. Ideal for school libraries, worried parents and PSHE in Key Stages 3 and 4. -- Booktrusted 20021001 'A welcome new series that will be of real use, both to schools and to individuals.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101 the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market... -- The School Librarian 20030101
Author Bio
Paula Wiltshire taught in special needs for many years. After her youngest son was diagnosed as being dyslexic, she specialized in dyslexia and now works at a London teaching hospital assessing children who underachieve at school.