In this handbook, the world's leading researchers answer fundamental questions about dyslexia and dyscalculia based on authoritative reviews of the scientific literature. It provides an overview from the basic science foundations to best practice in schooling and educational policy, covering research topics ranging from genes, environments, and cognition to prevention, intervention and educational practice. With clear explanations of scientific concepts, research methods, statistical models and technical terms within a cross-cultural perspective, this book will be a go-to reference for researchers, instructors, students, policymakers, educators, teachers, therapists, psychologists, physicians and those affected by learning difficulties.

An accessible, authoritative, interdisciplinary and cross-cultural survey of key basic and applied research findings on dyslexia and dyscalculia.

About the Author
Michael A. Skeide is leader of the Learning in Early Childhood Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany.


Book Information
ISBN 9781108978118
Author Michael A. Skeide
Format Paperback
Page Count 420
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1170g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 176mm * 32mm