{"product_id":"dyslexia-in-practice-book-janet-townend-9780306462528","title":"Dyslexia in Practice","description":"Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that hinders the  learning of literacy skills. This problem with managing verbal codes  in memory is neurologically based and tends to run in families. Other  symbolic systems, such as mathematics and musical notation, can also  be affected. Dyslexia can occur at any level of intellectual ability.  It can accompany, but is not a result of, lack of motivation,  emotional disturbance, sensory impairment or meagre opportunities. The  effects of dyslexia can be alleviated by skilled specialist teaching  and committed learning. Moreover many dyslexic people have visual and  spatial abilities which enable them to be successful in a wide range  of careers.    The appearance of this book .. is to be welcomed. It represents a full  statement of the best practice to be found in the many kinds of  intervention that are conducted with dyslexic students. It addresses  some fundamental questions that are seldom asked and much of what the  skilled teacher knows and does is set down here in print for the first  time.    From the Preface:    `Collectively, the chapters provide a synthesis of current practice  focusing on how to assess and treat the symptoms of dyslexia, guided  by a proper understanding of the cognitive and linguistic weaknesses  that underpin the condition. The book makes clear that the backbone of  intervention for dyslexia is a highly structured multisensory approach  that teaches reading and spelling skills at the appropriate rate.  However, it is also explicit in pointing out that such a programme  must be delivered with due attention to individual differences in the  other cognitive skills that contribute to literacy development, and  take account of the learner's style, interests and not least their  confidence and self-esteem.    This book provides an important resource for teachers who wish to  become competent in the skills required for the assessment, teaching,  supporting and counselling of dyslexic people in a variety of  settings. It promises to reach many teachers and in turn, their  students and families'.    Margaret J. Snowling, University of York, UK","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49505722433809,"sku":"GOR002174659","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52333216039185,"sku":"NLS9780306462528","price":127.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52471515578641,"sku":"GOR003418483","price":4.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0306462524.jpg?v=1751071055","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/dyslexia-in-practice-book-janet-townend-9780306462528","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}