Reading And Its Difficulties

This book, published in 1971, examines the scientific aspects of reading and dyslexia. The author discusses visual perception, reasoning, and motivation, and explores the role of psycholinguistics in learning to read. The problem of specific developmental dyslexia is also addressed, with a focus on the potential deficiency in conceptual reasoning between printed and spoken letters. The author emphasizes the importance of early identification and treatment of reading difficulties, as they can potentially be improved with appropriate intervention.

Originally published in 1971, this book constitutes a scientific enquiry into the basis of reading, and dyslexia. Professor Vernon considers visual perception, reasoning, motivation, and outlines work in psycholinguistics in order to define the basic psychological processes involved in learning to read. She also discusses the problem of specific developmental dyslexia, and concludes that the basic deficiency may lie in the processes of conceptual reasoning between the sequence of printed and 'sounded' letters. A fundamental disfunction of the brain is also seen as a possibility. She stresses the importance of early recognition and remedial treatment of reading difficulties, since these may be alleviated, if not entirely overcome, by suitable treatment.