Dyslexia is without doubt the most high profile and contentious learning difficulty, and it is a topic that has attracted a vast amount of research, opinion, professional schisms, and debate. The Companion provides an invaluable overview of the field of dyslexia with vital and clear emphasis on linking theoretical perspectives with best practice. This accessible text:

• presents a survey of current and future development in research, with a focus on how research can inform practice
  
• focuses on areas such as neurobiology, phonological processing, literacy acquisition, numeracy and multilingualism
• considers assessment and identification, with contributions on early identification, reading, spelling and mathematics
• addresses identifying and meeting needs in an inclusive context
• discusses inclusion and barriers to learning in a variety of different national contexts
• includes models of instruction, direct instruction, co-operative learning and cross-curricular learning.