This new edition of an extremely successful practitioner's handbook incorporates the many changes in the definition and assessment of dyslexia and in educational policy (including some new legislation) that have taken place since the second edition was published in 1998. Completely revised and updated throughout, there are also new chapters covering learning styles, secondary school aspects, and dyslexia throughout the lifespan. Covers recent reports and legislation teachers and policy makers need to know about Provides practical material on instruction and teaching Written by an internationally well-known author Praise for the Second Edition: "...I found the handbook practical, readable, concise and an invaluable resource." Frederika Ritherdon, Principal SEN Officer, Bolton LEA "Your books are in hot demand from the library". Angie Silbery Shoji, CEO, Specific Learning Disabilities Association, New Zealand

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Gavin Reid Ph.D., M.A, is an independent international educational psychologist. He is a director of the Red Rose School in the UK and Global Educational Consultancies. He is also a consultant to the Institute of Child Education and Psychology, Europe, the Open University and the BBC in the UK and the Child Early Intervention Medical Center in Dubai. He was visiting professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada in the Department of Education and Counseling Psychology and Special Education.