The Psychology of Dyslexia: A Handbook for Teachers with Case Studies, 2nd Edition

This book introduces the psychology of dyslexia to teachers. Although primarily for teachers, the book will be of interest to other professionals, such as Speech Therapists, who are undertaking a course on dyslexia, as well as parents of dyslexic children. Topics covered include the description and definition of dyslexia, basic psychometrics, the assessment of dyslexia, neuropsychology, and current research findings. Both the basic psychology behind the topic and its relevance to dyslexia are described, as well as the current theories of the aetiology of dyslexia.