“This book will benefit a multitude of people who are capable of helping both young and mature individuals overcome the barrier posed by dyslexia. Few can convey information as successfully as Gavin Reid on this subject." Sir Jackie Stewart, Chairman of Dyslexia Scotland and Vice-President of the British Dyslexia Association

Ideal for teachers, students of education-related courses, and educational psychologists, this new, updated edition of Gavin Reid's best-selling handbook is an essential resource for practice and research in the fields of dyslexia and literacy.

The fourth edition of Dyslexia: A Handbook for Professionals incorporates the latest theoretical and practical research in the field of dyslexia and literacy. While emphasizing inclusion and meeting the needs of all those within the prevailing system, the book also addresses the optimal provision of specialized practice, specifically focusing on individualized approaches.

The chapters examine primary and secondary education and adult education, as well as the role of parents. A new chapter on preschool practice complements all of the above. Other new chapters identify the challenges teachers face and offer practical and insightful advice on how to approach and handle them within the context of new research findings.

New features include summaries of the content at the beginning of each chapter and points for reflection at the end of each chapter. The appendices include tests that teachers can use, and a comprehensive list of updated contact details for various organizations related to dyslexia and literacy.

Dr. Gavin Reid is a consultant on learning difficulties at the Centre for Child Education and Teaching in Kuwait and an independent educational psychologist in Vancouver, Canada. He is also the co-founder and director of the Red Rose School for children with specific learning difficulties in St Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Previously, he was a senior lecturer at Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

About the author xiii Other books by Gavin Reid xv Foreword xvii Introduction xxi Foreword to the first Greek edition xxiii Foreword to the second Greek edition xxxix Chapter 1 defining dyslexia 1 Chapter 2 explaining dyslexia: the research spectrum 15 Chapter 3 Assessment: issues and estimates 35 Chapter 4 Recognizing needs 49 Chapter 5 Assessment: approaches and resources 67 Chapter 6 Reading – social, cultural, and governmental perceptions 97 Chapter 7 Mastering literacy 111 Chapter 8 Models and methods of reading 127 Chapter 9 Mastering literacy: Spelling 151 Chapter 10 Expressive writing 165 Chapter 11 Teaching approaches: points for reflection 181 Chapter 12 Supporting literacy: individualized programs 196 Chapter 13 Supporting literacy: Approaches and strategies 220 Chapter 14 Supportive learning 241 Chapter 15 Inclusion: Access to the school curriculum 265 Chapter 16 Inclusion in secondary education: accessing the school curriculum 291 Chapter 17 Inclusion: further and higher education and the workplace 317 Chapter 18 Issues and concerns 335 Chapter 19 The role of parents 365 Appendix 1 Tests for dyslexia that educators can use 373 Appendix 2 Additional contacts 379 References 385 Index of names 411 Index 419