Dr Gavin Reid is an international Educational Psychologist with over 25 years' experience in assessment and in the field of dyslexia. Previously a classroom teacher and university lecturer, he has written a number of Masters courses on dyslexia, including modules on assessment. He is widely published in the field of dyslexia and learning, and currently lectures worldwide. He has regular assessment consultancies in seven countries. Dr Reid is Chair of the British Dyslexia Association, and has sat on government panels on assessment and dyslexia. He feels there is a real need for a practical book such as this, and he and Dr Guise welcome the opportunity to produce this book.

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.

Introduction \ 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