Dyslexia (a very short introduction)

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Dyslexia (A Very Short Introduction) by Margaret J. Snowling... This book in the Very Short Introductions series offers a simplified overview of dyslexia research, based on the experiences of people with dyslexia. It begins by explaining how children learn to read and write, the cognitive requirements involved, the brain processes involved in learning, and assessing the most effective teaching approaches. Considering the genetic, environmental, and other potential causes of dyslexia, the book illustrates how studies comparing different languages ​​have documented the prevalence of dyslexia in those languages. Discussing the various brain-scanning techniques used to determine whether the brains of people with dyslexia differ in structure or function from those of typically developing individuals, the book then evaluates the different strategies and interventions that can currently help people with dyslexia.