The use of coloured overlays on text can improve reading in certainindividuals, including children. They have been shown to reducefatigue and increase fluency and can be used with both dyslexic andnon-dyslexic children and adults.
Reading with Colour provides a review and interpretation of thescientific evidence, gathered over the last decade, along with verypractical guidance for teachers and parents about how to use theoverlays, who will benefit from their use and how to assess theireffectiveness.
* Unique - nothing else on this topic
* Comprehensive - includes both the scientific evidence in layterms as well as practical "how to" information
* Very practical - includes information on classroom management andthe design of typefaces for children
Arnold Wilkins
Educational & School Psychology Erziehungs- u. Schulpsychologie Psychologie Psychology
??wide spectrum of readership has been addressed?optometrists willwelcome this concise book?? (Optician, 13th August, 2004)
??I commend it to anyone involved in working with children andadults experiencing difficulties in learning to read?? (ThePsychology of Education Review, August 04)
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