Dyslexia: Understanding and Managing a Specific Learning Disorder

Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this comprehensive guide delves into the complexities of dyslexia, a specific learning disorder that affects approximately 5% of children in a given age group.

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is characterized by difficulties in rendering fluent and effortless reading, often due to an inability to automate visual word recognition. This condition typically manifests during childhood and can have a significant impact on a child’s learning abilities.

Dyslexia Diagnosis and Treatment

While dyslexia is commonly diagnosed within a school setting by school doctors and psychologists, hospital neuropediatricians and learning disorder diagnostic centers may also be involved in the evaluation process, especially when associated with other difficulties. Orthophonists, psychologists (neuropsychologists or clinical psychologists), and other specialists work together to provide personalized support and guidance.

A Comprehensive Approach to Understanding and Managing Dyslexia

This book offers a synthesis of the latest research on the causes of dyslexia and its management, covering:

• Description and analysis of reading acquisition mechanisms
• Development of different hypotheses on the origins of reading learning disorders
• Detailed presentation of evaluation tools and methods
• Exposure to various treatment approaches

Publisher: Elsevier Masson; 2nd edition (October 24, 2023)
Language: French
Paperback: 368 pages
ISBN-10: 2294775694
ISBN-13: 978-2294775697

Get a deeper understanding of dyslexia and learn how to better support individuals with this condition.