Overcoming Dyslexia in Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Book excerpt: The author, a teacher of dyslexic students, summarizes new information about genetics and brain development in relation to learning disabilities, and explains the perceptual and emotional nature of dyslexia. He describes the problems of poor central vision and attention deficit disorders that are often part of dyslexia, and describes the four most common subtypes of this learning difference. He discusses emotions and moods that interfere with learning, and also discusses social and emotional disabilities that often accompany dyslexia. Strategies are presented for developing social skills, and success stories of eight prominent people are offered. Appendices provide assessment checklists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).