The International Book of Dyslexia: A Guide to Practice and ResourcesAre difficulties in dyslexia the same the world over? What can we learn from resources and practice in different countries? In this book, individuals, institutions and organisations have been gathered from around the world to report on the policies, resources and training for people with dyslexia and those who work with them. Over 50 countries are included in this guide, together with details of dyslexia associations and resources. This unique collection offers a wealth of information to parents, teachers and individuals who are seeking support. It also will be of interest to researchers, practitioners and policy makers. This book is also available as an electronic supplement to The International Book of Dyslexia: A Cross-Language Comparison and Practice Guide which is available from your bookshop or from John Wiley & Sons Ltd ISBN 0471498416 The complete volume is an extensive and wide-ranging guide to both dyslexia research and practice around the world. |
Contents
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Dyslexia in Australia | 9 |
Dyslexia in Austria | 16 |
Dyslexia in Bahrain | 20 |
Dyslexia in Belgium | 25 |
Dyslexia in Brazil | 29 |
Dyslexia in Bulgaria | 34 |
Dyslexia in Italy | 139 |
Dyslexia in Japan | 143 |
Dyslexia in Jordan | 147 |
Dyslexia in Kenya | 152 |
Dyslexia in Luxembourg | 155 |
Dyslexia in Malaysia | 158 |
Dyslexia in Malta | 164 |
Dyslexia in Namibia | 168 |
Dyslexia in Canada | 38 |
Dyslexia in the Caribbean | 43 |
Dyslexia in Catalonia | 48 |
Dyslexia in Chile | 51 |
Dyslexia in China | 56 |
Dyslexia in Croatia | 58 |
Dyslexia in Cyprus | 62 |
Dyslexia in the Czech Republic | 68 |
Dyslexia in Denmark | 72 |
Dyslexia in Egypt | 79 |
Dyslexia in England | 86 |
Dyslexia in Finland | 92 |
Dyslexia in France | 96 |
Dyslexia in Germany | 100 |
Dyslexia in Greece | 103 |
Dyslexia in Hong Kong | 109 |
Dyslexia in Hungary | 116 |
Dyslexia in India | 122 |
Dyslexia in Iran | 128 |
Dyslexia in Ireland | 132 |
Dyslexia in Israel | 136 |
Dyslexia in the Netherlands | 171 |
Dyslexia in New Zealand | 176 |
Dyslexia in North Cyprus | 179 |
Dyslexia in Norway | 182 |
Dyslexia in the Philippines | 184 |
Dyslexia in Poland | 190 |
Dyslexia in Russia | 197 |
Dyslexia in Scotland | 201 |
Dyslexia in Singapore | 205 |
Dyslexia in South Africa | 208 |
Dyslexia in Sweden | 215 |
Dyslexia in Switzerland | 222 |
Dyslexia in Taiwan | 224 |
Dyslexia in Thailand | 229 |
Dyslexia in Tobago | 232 |
Dyslexia in the USA | 236 |
Dyslexia in Wales | 240 |
Welsh Dyslexia ProjectProsiect Dyslecsia Cymru | 246 |
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The International Book of Dyslexia: A Guide to Practice and Resources Ian Smythe,John Everatt,Robin Salter No preview available - 2004 |
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