Dyslexia, 3ed

This third edition of Gavin Reid's popular book for non-specialist teachers has been thoroughly revised throughout and supplemented with additional material to reinforce the link between theory and practice. Dyslexia is a comprehensive overview of the field, providing more than just a quick fix to immediate difficulties by introducing the evidence base for why particular approaches may be effective.

Topics include reading, spelling, creative writing, study skills, differentiation, identification of dyslexia, individual learning styles, the role of parents and policy and provision for dyslexia. A concluding section provides information on additional support and resources for use by teachers.

Throughout, the book emphasises that approaches suitable for students with dyslexia will also benefit the whole class, building upon the teacher's repertoire and empowering them to be better teachers.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Dyslexia: Current Perspectives
2. Research in Dyslexia
3. Identification and Assessment
4. Teaching Approaches
5. Spelling
6. Supporting the Writing Process
7. Learning Differences
8. Making Learning Effective
9. Dyslexia in the Secondary School: Making Inclusion Effective
10. Specific Learning Difficulties: Overlap, Continuum and Intervention

11.Specific Learning Difficulties and Alternative Interventions

12. Working with Parents

Appendix 1: Suggestions for Follow-up

Appendix 2: Contacts

Appendix 3: Tests Used for Dyslexia

References

Web links

Index

"The excellent strategies provided throughout the book to support aspects of educational achievement are written in a manner that makes this book an invaluable source of reference for the classroom teacher."
- Dyslexia Review Volume 22, Number 2