Understanding Dyslexia and the Reading Process: A Guide for Educators and Parents

by Marion Sanders

This book provides an understanding not only of dyslexia but also of the broader population of weaker readers and presents information on how to help them. Understanding Dyslexia and the Reading Process presents dyslexia against a background of normal reading development, and in the context of child development, taking into account multiple factors that affect how well a child overcomes or compensates for dyslexia. Case examples are presented throughout to illustrate specific skill weaknesses. Dyslexia research provides considerable knowledge about how to help all children who do not learn to read on schedule. The final two chapters of the book deal with the history and nature of reading instruction, and how we can improve the teaching of reading in our schools. For anyone interested in reading development.

210 pages, Paperback

First published August 27, 2000

Reviews

[Margy Levine Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

We were worried about Zac’s diagnosis with orthographic dyslexia in 2004, so we read Understanding Dyslexia (Marion Saunders), All Kinds of Minds (Dr. Mel Levine), and Guidelines for All Kinds of Minds (ditto). Friends had recommended them, and they were helpful, although orthographic dyslexia doesn’t seem to have much to do with regular dyslexia.

All Kinds of Minds is for kids with all types of learning disabilities, and comes with Guidelines for parents and teachers. I skimmed them – they didn’t look useful, but friends might want them. Understanding Dyslexia was more helpful, raising questions about types of testing and diagnoses.