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"It was great to see their enthusiasm and they all want a copy of your Dyslexia: A Practitioners Handbook and the Complete Guide for Parents book. They are so grateful to have some EXCELLENT books to refer to. They laughed at how many pages I have turned down in the Practitioner's Handbook and said that automatically indicates to them that it is a good read!!!"

Mandy Appleyard, Principal Teacher & Educational Consultant, Fun Track Learning Centre, http://www.funtrack.com.au

"Dr Reid's third edition of "Dyslexia : A Practitioner's Handbook" is widely acclaimed and thoroughly revised. It is has a wider focus than previous editions with practices and procedures presented in a contextualised setting under the broad heading of "Inclusion". The book will become essential reading for those who seek to understand more about dyslexia such as those responsible for making special educational provision for the dyslexic child and those involved in serious study of the subject. Any university or college offering teacher professional development in special needs or teacher-training courses at either post-graduate or under-graduate level will need to stock Reid's work."

A reader from Cardiff, Masters Programme Leader UWCN, June 2, 2003

"Gavin Reid has the ability to make a complicated subject easily accessible to the reader... I recommend this book to everyone undertaking teacher training and to all teachers with pupils struggling with literacy."

European Journal of Special Needs Education

"As well as offering learning strategies, the book contributes to management approaches and other perspectives such as employment and parental involvement. Its most compelling message is that creating an environment conducive to inclusion for dyslexics will benefit all children. Secondary teachers across the curriculum will find those chapters appropriate to their subjects full of manageable strategies and useful starting points for valuable inservice. They will also gain deeper insight by reading other sections such as the helpful introductory framework and the chapters on Cross Curriculum. As an entire collection it is a "must read" for all involved in SEN management."

Bernadette McLean, Academic Director, Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre

Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents
Wiley, 2004
(reprinted 2004, 2005 (3 times) 2006)
also published in Italian

Product Description
Parents with a dyslexic child have only had professional references to turn to for much–needed advice until now. The first guide written expressly for parents, Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents provides the unique insights of a noted educational psychologist on what sort of supportive role parents can play in the life of their dyslexic child. The book includes a description of dyslexia, how it’s identified and assessed, examples of different approaches parents can adopt, and a range of useful resources.

From the Back Cover
Considerable progress has been made in recent years both in the recognition of dyslexia and in teaching approaches. Yet, parents can often feel confused and anxious when they are told that their child has dyslexia.

With proper information and support, parents can play a vital role in helping their child to thrive and achieve their full potential. Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents is designed to allow parents to do just that. Here you will find straightforward advice on:

what dyslexia is and how it can be identified
strategies to use at home to complement work at school
how to work with professionals and what their responsibilities are
alternative and controversial approaches
legislation and resources in different countries, including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Including first-hand accounts of parents hopes, successes and setbacks, and extensive lists of organisations and resources to help, Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents offers crucial information and advice, as well as encouragement and hope.

Product Details
Paperback: 226 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (15 Oct 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0470863129
ISBN-13: 978-0470863121
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm

ALSO PUBLISHED IN ITALIAN

"...up-to-date research...very readable...of value both to teachers of children as well as their parents..."

Journal of Practising Educational Psychologists, 2004

"...Wow! What an excellent book ...I would recommend to parents of dyslexic children. It is an informative and well written book..."

Special Children, May/June 2005

"...original...offers valuable advice..."

Paper Clips, June 2006

"This up-to-date comprehensive guide will appeal to teachers and parents of children with dyslexia."

Youth in Mind, December 2007

"Dr. Gavin Reid yet again brings to the profession a mine of information of use in the realms of both the practical and the theoretical. This book so widely welcomed in its first and second editions, has been substantially updated and expanded and will be of use to all those working with dyslexic learners, particularly those in mainstream education. In this Handbook, he also offers excellent guidance for those working with dyslexic learners in both further and higher education and for those involved in the Workplace. His references to the needs of those dyslexic learners who come from bi/multilingual backgrounds is both useful and thought provoking. Many people seek information on current methodologies and resources to support their work. In recognising this need, Gavin has revised his previous work and offers the reader guidance as to how best to identify and make effective use of these materials. This is an excellent book to have in any reference library and I thoroughly recommend it."

Dr Lindsay Peer CBE

"As with your other books Gavin, Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents is so readable - full of useful information without having to plough through a load of jargon and technical terms. Your book will bring comfort and direction to many searching parents"

Lynda Davies, Parent, Christchurch, New Zealand

"Congratulations, the parents book is a triumph, feedback is excellent. I loved you're A-Z of professions"

Meg Houston, Advisory Teacher, Dyslexia, Edinburgh, Scotland

"A superb book which will be very helpful for parents - it would certainly have changed life for my family if it had been around 20 years ago."

Meg Houston, Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator, City of Edinburgh Council