Part 1 confronts the questions: What is dyslexia? How do reading difficulties develop? 
Part II focuses on remedial procedures for dealing with reading problems and focuses on the PASS Reading Enhancement Program which assumes that children's difficulties can be modified and reduced through appropriate cognitive stimulation. 
Part III focuses on the future and looks briefly at concerns not covered elsewhere in the book. 
The book reminds us of the processes that children undergo when learning to read and stresses that reading and comprehension must go hand in hand. This means that context, ambiguity and inference, as well as the simplistic attitude 'what the word means' are all part of the reading process. 
Written by an academic, this book is unexpectedly relaxed and easy to read. There are case histories, illustrative figures and diagrams that enhance and elucidate certain passages. Professor Das has also provided notes expanding specific points in the text. There is also a useful bibliography. 
For those starting out in remedial teaching, as well as those experienced teachers baffled by lack of success, this work is an essential tool providing a new perspective on an old problem. 
Teachers, school psychologists and practicing professional in educational therapy will find the book appealing as they are taken back to the structure and functions of the brain that are constantly evolving as a result of learning and experience. The teachings of Vygotsky are vibrantly brought to life and practical application through the PASS theory of intelligence (Planning, Attention, Simultaneous and Successive Processing).

Reading Difficulties & Dyslexia

Education & Teaching

Das, J.P.

Schools & Teaching

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Reading Difficulties & Dyslexia