Living With Dyslexia

This book presents first-hand accounts of what dyslexia means for children themselves, and for the people around them.

Barbara Riddick is PhD Programme Director at the School of Education, University of Durham, UK.

@contents:Selected Contents: List of tables Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1.Defining Dyslexia: An overview of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties 2.The Educational Perspective 3.Researching the Social and Emotional Consequences of Dyslexia 4.Introducing the Study 5.Early Indicators 6.Identifying Dyslexia Chapter 7.Parents and Teachers 8.Home Life and Support 9.Views on Schools 10.Children's Views on Dyslexia 11.Mother's Views 12.Case Studies 13.Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix Suggested Further Reading Useful Addresses References Index