Dyslexia: A Practitioner's Handbook

by Gavin Reid

How can the research in reading help me teach dyslexic children?
How can I help dyslexic students learn more effectively?
How can I select appropriate resources for the classroom? This comprehensive handbook answers these and many other important questions integrating research and practice in an accessible form. This practical guide will help professionals and parents to make an informed choice in the selection of materials, and provides a choice of strategies for classroom use for teachers. The text "The sections on assessment, programmes, strategies and the review of resources will be invaluable to our Learning Support team, by bringing all those together under one cover. In summary, I found the handbook practical, readable, concise and an invaluable resource." Frederika Ritherdon, Principal SEN Officer, Bolton LEA, UK

264 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1997

About the author

Dr. Gavin Reid

Reviews

[Julie]

I had to read this for my Masters Degree Core Reading List. I like Gavin Reid's perspectives about dyslexia. His focus is very much on what we can do to support learners in the classroom. An educational problem needs an educational solution - I think that's a key idea.

I learned much more about some of the programmes that I have heard about and realise that my own practice as a specialist teacher fits closely with the principles that are promoted by O-G.
I am interested in finding out much more about Reciprocal Teaching and Dynamic Assessment after reading this book.

[Sam]

Read this as part of my dyslexia course. Very informative and helpful.

[Linda Vituma]

Esmu gatava gatavot prezentāciju Latvijas Disleksijas biedrībai par to, kā es mēģināju saprast, kas notiek mana dēla galvā. Pamatīga lasāmviela.

[Serene NG]

at least I have a good idea on Dyslexia and the approach to how to handle them