This latest volume in the Extraordinary Brain series represents a joint effort between researchers and practitioners to shape the future of early reading intervention by taking stock of the present and making recommendations for the future.
What do we know about the development of language, and what research will improve diagnosis of disorders and ensure effective intervention? Explore the answers in this in-depth study of language, both typical and atypical language development, and the evolutionary, biological, sociocultural, and cognitive factors that affect literacy acquisition.
A landmark research volume from The Dyslexia Foundation, this book fully examines what we know about the identification, manifestations, and differences in dyslexia across languages and orthographies. Includes contributions from more than 40 respected res
This 15th volume in the Extraordinary Brain Series is focused on research in dyslexia and neuroscience in response to the Geschwind-Galabura hypothesis. Invited attendees of the 2016 Extraordinary Brain Symposium (hosted by The Dyslexia Foundation) revisited the hypothesis and assessed what remains to be investigated; this book is based on the ......
Examining the Influence of Human-Animal Interaction on Child Development and Human Health
This volume deepens our understanding of human and animal behaviour, including the impact that pets can have on children's development and the efficacy of animal-assisted therapies. It first addresses HAI research methodology; then summarizes the progress of HAI research in child development and human health; and ends with a detailed agenda for ......
This important volume gives educators the foundational knowledge they'll need to plan and deliver high-quality, evidence-based reading and writing instruction aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Shows teachers how to use scientifically based reading research (SBRR) in their everyday classroom instruction and improve their students' literacy outcomes. This book helps educators see the benefits of instruction based on research - and use it skillfully in classrooms to make their students better readers.
Examines human-animal interactions by applying research in the neurobiology and genetics that underlie human social functioning. Chapters describe the concepts and methodologies that social neuroscientists use to understand human social relationships, functioning, and the social bases of cognition, and apply these to understanding the role of ......
This resource helps school administrators, educators, and specialists answer complex questions about scientifically-based reading research and make informed choices about teaching practices. It covers brain research and neuroimaging and its influence on reading.
