1st Edition

Dyslexia A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents

144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

142 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

144 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

This book focuses on realistic strategies for non-specialists to use when working with pupils who have dyslexia. It offers detailed, practical guidance on defining and identifying dyslexia, dyslexia in the early and middle years and at secondary school, and worked examples of IEPs. It also discusses providing effective support for the literacy and numeracy hours, raising self-esteem, and working... Read more
Chapter 1 Defining and Identifying Dyslexia; Chapter 2 Dyslexia in the Early Years; Chapter 3 Dyslexia in the Middle School Years; Chapter 4 Dyslexia at Secondary School; Chapter 5 Raising Self-Esteem; Chapter 6 Working with Parents and Voluntary Organisations;

Biography

Barbara Riddick is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Sunderland and a practicing clinical psychologist with children with learning difficulties. Judith Wolfe taught for many years in mainstream schools with particular responsibility for children with special needs. David Lumsdon is an educational psychologist in Northumberland and coordinates the county's courses on specific learning difficulties.