Foundations of reading acquisition and dyslexia: Implications for early intervention

Abstract

(from the cover) This volume is based on presentations at a conference that brought together researchers who have made contributions to our theoretical and empirical understanding of how children learn to read. Presenters addressed not only what they have learned from their respective research programs about reading acquisition, dyslexia, and the implications for early intervention, but also discussed unsolved problems. The dialogue among the participants, represented in this collection of chapters, reflects the important gains that have been made in our scientific understanding of the reading process, especially our understanding of the critical role played by phonological abilities. This book brings the reader up-to-date on the progress that is being made in basic and applied research with respect to our understanding how children learn to read, why many children fail, and the characteristics of early intervention that make a difference. ((c) 1997 APA/PsycINFO, all rights reserved).