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Introduction to Dyslexia for Parents and Professionals

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Alan M. Hultquist, EdD is a licensed school psychologist with a doctorate in educational psychology. He is also licensed as an elementary educator, special educator, and consulting teacher. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the US National Association of School Psychologists. Dr. Hultquist has worked with children professionally since 1979.
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Causes of Dyslexia. 3. Phonological Dyslexia. 4. Orthographic Dyslexia. 5. Retrieval Problems (also called ''rapid naming'' defecits). 6. Deep Dyslexia. 7. Mixed and Other Dyslexias. 8. Other Information about Dyslexia and Dyslexics. 9. Diagnosis and Evaluation. 10. Laws and Remediation. 11. Retention. 12. Other Learning Problems That Can Affect Reading. 13. A Final Word. Appendix I: Professional Organizations. Appendix II: Teaching and Other Resources. Appendix III: Examples of Classroom Accommodations and Modifications for Dyslexic Students. Glossary. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.
This is only a short book, but it is a model of consciousness and clarity. It covers much ground and should fulfill its purpose as an introduction for both parents and teachers who wish to increase their understanding of dyslexia.
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