Visual Aspects of Dyslexia by John Stein (English) Hardcover Book

by John Stein

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Visual Aspects of Dyslexia by John Stein, Zo Kapoula Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Although the dominant view of dyslexia is that it is caused by linguistic/phonological weakness, recent research within neuroscience has shown that it is associated with visual processing problems as well. This book brings together research from neurology, neuroscience, and the vision sciences to present a cutting edge review of this topic. Publisher Description Dyslexia affects about 10% of all children and is a potent cause of loss of self-confidence, personal and family misery, and waste of potential. Although the dominant view is that it is caused by specifically linguistic/phonological weakness, recent research within the field of neuroscience has shown that it is associated wtih visual processing problems as well. These discoveries have led to a resurgence in visual methods of treatment, which have shown promisingresults. Visual aspects of dyslexia brings together cutting edge research from a range of disciplines - including neurology, neuroscience, and the vision sciences, to present thefirst comprehensive review of this recent research. It includes chapters from leading specialists which, in addition to reporting on the latest research, show how this knowledge is being successfully applied in the development of effective visual treatments for this common problem. Sections within the book cover the role of eye movements in reading,

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Year: 2012
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780199589814
• Condition: Fine

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