Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)

Mr Peter D Pumfrey, Peter Pumfrey, Rea Reason

`It is a most valuable kaleidoscopic review of the literature and a very useful reference source. The sections are well written, easy to read and arranged to give easy access to topics. It will be a joy for students and a time saver for the in-service providers.' - British Journal of Special Education`..it is a mark of the editors' professionalism and commitment that they were able to draw together what will surely become a key source book for all those interested in dyslexia.' - British Journal of Psychology'this is one of the most balanced and well-argued summaries of current knowledge to have been published in this highly controversial area and seems destined to become a standard text on the topic.' - British Book News`For anyone interested in Specific Learning Difficulties it is a comprehensive index of current debate and research into the subject.' - Special Needs News

• 1: Section A: Challenges; 1: Background to the Current Scene; 2: Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia); 2: Psychological Responses; 3: A Broader Perspective; 4: Emotional and Social Factors; 5: Cognitive Aspects of Word Recognition; 3: Section C: Psychoeducational Responses; 6: Psychoeducational Literature; 7: Intervention and Evaluation; 8: Support for Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties; 4: Section D: Psychomedical Responses; 9: Review of the Neuropsychological Literature; 10: Psycho-ophthalmological Literature; 11: Psychopharmaceutics and Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia); 5: Section E: Survey Responses; 12: Aims and Structure of the Inquiry; 13: Local Education Authority Policies and Practices; 14: Educational Psychologists' Views and Practices; 15: Views of Other Organizations and Individuals; 16: Examination Board Policies and Practices