Cognition, language and treatment
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Cognition, language and treatment
（Perspectives on dyslexia / edited by George Th. Pavlidis, v. 2）
Wiley, c1990
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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An examination of the world-wide problem of dyslexia, in which experts from several disciplines present theory and latest research results dealing with this complex problem. It deals with both the neurophysiological basis and psychoanalytic interpretations. Dyslexia is generally seen as a problem involving the brain, and thus is a matter of central nervous system dysfunction. While the neurophysiological basis of the problem is accepted by the great majority of people working in the field, there are those who accredit the problem to psychoanalytic interpretation. The latter is yet to be proved, whilst neuroradiological and technological developments of the past five decades are so sophisticated that positive diagnosis of cerebral dysfunction can be made. Neuroradiology and neuropsychology are together able to provide an accurate evaluation of the presence of absence of cerebral pathology which may result in a diagnosis of dyslexia. Dyslexia is a complicated form of central nervous system dysfunction, but if it is discovered, diagnosed and treated at an early stage, it can be effectively combated.
This book covers various school and family situations which dyslexia sufferers face, and points out the many opportunities for early diagnosis. It also covers ways in which the dyslexic child, and adult, can overcome their disability, lead a normal life, and even achieve academic excellence.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 The diagnosis of dyslexia - problems and solutions: conceptualization and symptomatology of dyslexia - problems and proposed solutions, Prof George Th.Pavlidis
- the identification of specific reading disorders - measuring a severe discrepancy, Prof Jan Rispens. Part 2 Cognitive deficits - they persist through life: cognitive descriptions of dyslexia, Prof Philip H.K.Seymour
- working memory and learning disabilities - a generalized deficiency or peripheral component deficiency?, Prof H.Lee Swanson et al
- cognitive deficits concomitant with adult dyslexia, Prof Marcel Kinsbourne. Part 3 Linguistic and phonological problems in learning disabilities: phonological deficiencies - effective predictors of future reading problems, Prof Virgina A.Mann and P.Ditunno
- metalinguistic and specific language abilities in nine- and eleven-year-old good and poor readers, Prof G.Mancini et al
- the importance of metaphonological and metamorphological abilities for different phases of reading development, Prof Margit Torneus. Part 4 Spelling problems - an international perspective: errors in letter perception in Czech dyslexic children and normal readers, Prof Zdenek Matejcek et al
- processes used in children's reading and spelling of Greek words, Prof Costas Porpodas. Part 5 Dyslexia in adulthood: adult outcome in developmental dyslexia, Dr Cecile E.Naylor et al
- enhancing success in community colleges for high school students with learning disabilities, Dr Edwin W.Martin et al. Part 6 Psycho-social aspects: social factors in learning disabilities - attitudes and interactions, Prof Tanis H.Bryan and Prof J.Bryan. Part 7 Treating dyslexia - alternative approaches: alleviation of dyslexia by stimulation of the brain, Prof Dirk J.Bakker
- effectiveness of dyslexia treatment, Prof J.J.Dumont.
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