This book addresses specific learning difficulties in reading and spelling -- developmental dyslexia. Set in the cross-linguistic context, it presents issues surrounding dyslexia from the perspective of a foreign language teacher. It is intended to serve as a reference book for those involved in foreign language teaching.
Contents:
Becoming literate Causes of dyslexia Dyslexia and foreign language learning Symptoms and identification of dyslexia Treatment and teaching Sample activities for learners with dyslexia learning English as a foreign language