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How to Detect and Manage Dyslexia
By Philomena Ott

Published by Heinemann, Oxford (1997)
ISBN 0 -435 -10419- 5
408 Pages

Synopsis TOP

A reference book aimed at learning support co-ordinators, specialist and non-specialist teachers, and all others involved in helping students with dyslexia. The book includes: step-by-step explanation of the Special Needs Code of Practice legislation; help with teaching spelling and writing to dyslexic students; advice on study skills and preparation for GCSE examinations; information on the provision made by examination boards for dyslexic students; guidance on how technology can help the dyslexic learner; and help with identifying the early warning signs of dyslexia.

What people think TOP

An impressive compendium of information... this book is packed with facts ... It is a valuable tool for every one working in the field [of dyslexia

The British Dyslexia Association - Contact Magazine

 

This book will be a valuable resource and reference for all those involved with dyslexia in a professional capacity and also to parents

Alison Rideal - Dyslexia Review

 

I know of no other book which aims at being a resource manual of this kind in the area of dyslexia. Is it too far fetched to draw a comparison to Dr Spock ?

Professor T.R. Miles, MA, PhD, Emeritus Professor
University of Wales, Bangor

 

To my mind the most practical and useful book [about SEN] to be published for a long time

Editor of SNIP - Special Needs Information Press

 

I've read lots of books on the subject...[this] is the one I have always been looking for
I hope it finds its way into every school in the country

Sue Palmer, Times Educational Supplement

[it] will befound useful, intelligent and well researched ...Excellent referencing through-out with practical suggestions, relevant theoretical explanations and supporting documentation

The Teacher

 

For those with a dyslexic family member this book is essential. It would be a useful inclusion in any bench library

Wally Morgan - The Magistrate

 

The Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs will make this book compulsory reading for schools, lecturers, tutors and those working in Student Support Services

Gail Goedkoop, BA, MEd - Director of the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre

 

It provides a wealth of information This is a user friendly book, clearly set out

PATOS - Professional Assoc. of Teachers, Students with SpLD

 

This book should be in every study and a copy in each common room clearly written and full of advice

SATIPS - Professional Support For Staff in Independent Schools

 

Detailed contents of the book TOP

Chapter 1
A century of delay and debate
Defining dyslexia
Historical perspective
Prevalence

Chapter 2
Early identification
Screening tests
Who is responsible for the assessment of special educational needs?
Early warning signs

Chapter 3
Spoken language
Identifying the problem
How parents and teachers can help

Chapter 4
Reading
Tests and assessment by teachers and SENCOs
The multi-sensory teaching of reading
How to overcome the dyslexic reader's problems

Chapter 5
Handwriting
Why and how to teach cursive handwriting
Practical suggestions to help the dyslexic
How to manage the specific needs of the left hander

Chapter 6
Spelling
Classification and analysis of spelling errors as a means of detection
Structured approaches to teaching spelling

Chapter 7
Mathematics
Identification and assessment
The problems encountered by the dyslexic mathematician
Strategies and techniques to help

Chapter 8
Adolescence
Study skills and examination preparation
Hurdles, including modern foreign languages
How to obtain concessions from examination boards

 

Chapter 9
Further and higher education
Choosing the right college and course
Completing the UCAS form
How to maximize the help available

Chapter 10
Computers
Technology to assist and empower the dyslexic
Guidelines on choosing the most appropriate technology
Use in examinations

Chapter 11
Music
The implications of dyslexia for the musician
How to help the dyslexic musician

Chapter 12
The adult dyslexic
Guidelines on identifying dyslexia in an adult
Guidelines for adult literacy and learning support tutors
The implications of dyslexia for employer and employee

Chapter 13
Education legislation
Special Educational Needs Code of practice
The role of SENCOs and School Governors
Statementing and Tribunal appeals

Chapter 14
The eyes
Their significance and importance in the dyslexia debate
Visual factors: eye movement, reference eye, coloured lenses

Chapter 15
Towards a better understanding

References
Appendices
Glossary
Useful names and addresses
Resources
Usefull words in learning to read
100 words most often mis-spelled by children

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