El reto de la dislexia
El reto de la dislexia

Author: Francisco Martínez

Publisher: Plataforma

Published: 2012-04-18

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 8415750269

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Leer es una de las actividades intelectuales, exclusiva del ser humano, más fascinante que hay. Para la mayoría de las personas, leer parece una actividad sencilla. Las letras, formando palabras, desfilan ante nuestros ojos dando un significado inmediato, casi de forma mágica, a un código determinado. Y sin embargo, eso que parece tan sencillo implica una gran cantidad de procesos de enorme complejidad a nivel del cerebro. La escritura, y por ende la lectura, es un invento humano relativamente reciente de hace unos miles de años. Pero el cerebro humano no está diseñado para leer y penalizamos al cerebro que se resiste a lo que no es natural, la lecto-escritura. Que consigamos leer y que consigamos que la lectura sea, como afirmó Proust, ese milagro de la comunicación en medio de la soledad no debe convertirse en un estandarte para estigmatizar al cerebro del disléxico que no quiere o no puede ajustarse a lo que, arbitrariamente, hemos decidido que es lo normal. Las modernas técnicas de imagen que permiten el estudio de la actividad cerebral in vivo nos muestran cómo, durante la lectura, intervienen un gran número de procesos neuronales completamente ajenos ala comprensión de las palabras. Es como si se usaran retales de neuronas para establecer las conexiones necesarias para ser capaces de leer. A la dificultad que presentan algunas personas para reorientar esos retales para poder leer es a lo que llamamos dislexia, y gracias a esta hemos podido entender algo de cómo consigue el cerebro convertirse en un cerebro lector. En la presente obra, se hace un pequeño repaso de esta desventaja que acompaña a muchos de los integrantes del pelotón de los lentos, los náufragos del aprendizaje.

Focus on Dyslexia Research
Focus on Dyslexia Research

Author: Henry D. Tobias

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781590339503

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Dyslexia is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read. Although the disorder varies from person to person, common characteristics among people with dyslexia are difficulty with phonological processing (the manipulation of sounds) and/or rapid visual-verbal responding. The syndrome of dyslexia does not imply low intelligence or poor educational potential, and is independent of race and social background. Although dyslexia seems to be more prevalent among males than females, the exact ratio is unknown: the most commonly quoted figures are between 3:1 and 5:1. The evidence suggests that in at least two-thirds of cases, dyslexia has a genetic cause, but in some cases birth difficulties may play a role. Dyslexia may overlap with related conditions such as dyspraxia, attention deficit disorder (with or without hyperactivity) and dysphasia. In childhood, its effects can be misattributed to emotional or behavioural disorders. By adulthood, many dyslexics will have developed sophisticated compensating strategies that may mask their difficulties. This new book presents state-of-the-art research in this dynamic field.

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child

Author: Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network

Publisher: Beacon Press

Published: 2021-03-30

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0807025690

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A diverse collection of autistic voices that highlights how parents can avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, and make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are. Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves. From childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth, and young adults. Contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child. Part memoir, part guide, and part love letter, Sincerely, Your Autistic Child is an indispensable collection that invites parents and allies into the unique and often unheard experiences of autistic children and teens.

Improving Schools, Developing Inclusion
Improving Schools, Developing Inclusion

Author: Mel Ainscow

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-09-27

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1134193459

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While many books explore the possibilities for developing inclusive practices in schools, and ‘inclusion’ is widely regarded as a desirable goal, much of the literature on the subject has been narrowly concerned with the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs. This book however, takes the view that marginalisation, exclusion and underachievement take many forms and affect many different kinds of child. As such, a definition of inclusion should also touch upon issues of equity, participation, community, entitlement, compassion, respect for diversity and sustainability. Here the highly regarded authors focus on: barriers to participation and learning experienced by pupils the practices that can overcome these barriers the extent to which such practices facilitate improved learning outcomes how such practices can be encouraged and sustained within schools and LEAs. The book is part of the Improving Learning series, published in partnership with the Teaching and Learning Research Project.

The Dyslexic Adult
The Dyslexic Adult

Author: David McLoughlin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-02-14

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1118323335

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A definitive and evidence-based guide for psychologists, teachers, coaches, HR personnel and all professionals who must understand and work with dyslexic adults. The only book to look at dyslexia within the context of life span developmental psychology, including the factors that contribute to success - now fully revised and updated Combines an accessible style with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and a sound theoretical model on which to base assessment, counselling, teaching and training Provides a clear guide to the kinds of assessment that can be conducted and the ways in which dyslexic adults can be supported in selection, training, education and employment Includes coverage of overlapping syndromes such as dyspraxia and dyscalculia, and up-to-date check lists for syndromes that can be used as part of the assessment process

Crea tu proyecto Tube
Crea tu proyecto Tube

Author: Roger Cusa

Publisher: Editorial Almuzara

Published: 2011-06

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 8483565498

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¿Cómo consiguió un fabricante de cepillos limpialenguas al borde de la bancarrota crear un imperio presente en 114 países? ¿Cómo una pequeña tienda de vinos pasó de facturar 4 a 45 millones de dólares en pocos meses convirtiendo a su fundador en uno de los expertos más influyentes del mundo? Detrás de estas y otras historias de éxito empresarial hay un secreto: el vídeo online y su aprovechamiento como nueva y eficaz herramienta de marketing. Roger Cusa analiza todas las posibilidades del vídeo en Internet y explica, paso a paso, cómo sacarle el máximo partido. Desde cómo generar contenidos atractivos hasta cómo obtener ingresos, «Crea tu Proyecto Tube» descubre todas las claves del Internetenimiento, la nueva forma de exprimir las innumerables posibilidades que ofrece Internet a empresas y particulares. Un ameno y práctico libro para aprender a conseguir fieles seguidores, fortalecer marcas, abrir nuevas vías de negocio y convertir en estrella a cualquier aficionado. Como defiende el autor, cualquier persona o empresa puede convertirse en un fenómeno de masas partiendo de la originalidad y sabiendo utilizar la tecnología.

Pedagogy of Indignation
Pedagogy of Indignation

Author: Paulo Freire

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1317254430

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This is the first English translation of the last book written by Paulo Freire. Pedagogy of Indignation delves ever deeper into the themes that concerned him throughout his life. The book begins with a series of three deeply moving reflective "pedagogical letters" to the reader about the role of education for one's development of self. He also speaks directly to the reader about the relationship to risk in one's life and he delves deeper than before into the daily life tensions between freedom and authority. Building on these interconnected themes, Freire sharpens our sense of the critical faculties of children and how a teacher may work with children to help them realize their potential intellectually and as human beings. Subsequent chapters explore these topics in relation to the wider social world: the social constitution of the self in the work of educators; critical citizenship; and the necessity of teaching "from a position" about the world that goes beyond literacy programs to include the legacy of colonialism in peoples' resistance movements today. The book's poignant interludes, written by Ana Maria Araujo Freire, reveal Paulo's thoughts about the content of this book as he was completing it during the last weeks and days of his life.