Elliott, Julian
Dyslexia: Developing the Debate
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474233750
- author:
- Elliott, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dyslexia: Developing the Debate explores the complexities surrounding this often-misunderstood condition. Leading experts in the field engage in a thought-provoking discussion, challenging common assumptions and presenting alternative perspectives. The debate centres around the nature of dyslexia, its diagnosis, and support. Two key arguments are presented: that delayed neural commitment is the underlying cause of dyslexia, and that formal instruction before neural circuits for executive function are sufficiently developed can lead to reading difficulties. The authors respond to each other's points, while also examining the limitations of scientific research in this area. This book offers a nuanced understanding of dyslexia, highlighting the need for a more effective approach to identification and support.
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