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Dyslexia

A Practitioner's Handbook
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Dyslexia by Gavin Reid is a newly updated, best-selling handbook that serves as an essential resource for supporting dyslexic individuals across all ages, from preschool children to adults in the workplace. The book expertly blends theoretical explanations, current research, and practical solutions, emphasising inclusion and personalised support.

It features expanded content on multilingualism, the use of technology, co-existing conditions such as dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, and explores the concept of positive dyslexia. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive overview of global policies and best practices related to dyslexia, making complex debates in education and literacy accessible to trainees and practitioners alike.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for educators, trainers, practitioners, and anyone involved in supporting individuals with dyslexia, including those seeking to understand the latest research and inclusive approaches.

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Newly updated, Gavin Reid s best-selling handbook remains an essential resource for those helping dyslexic individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to adults in the workplace.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Newly updated, Gavin Reid's best-selling handbook remains an essential resource for those helping dyslexic individuals of all ages, from preschoolers to adults in the workplace.

Dyslexia combines theoretical explanations, the latest research, and practical solutions with a focus on inclusion and meeting the individual's needs.

New and expanded coverage includes: multilingualism; the use of technology; co-existing conditions such as dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD; and positive dyslexia.

The book assembles the latest policies and best practices for dyslexia from around the world, and makes current debates regarding education and literacy accessible to trainees and practitioners.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118980101

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 5th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 953g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Gavin Reid is an experienced teacher, psychologist and author, and the owner/director of Dr Gavin Reid Education Consultants Ltd. He was formerly Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and Visiting Professor in the Department of Education and Counseling Psychology and Special Education at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He is a director of the Red Rose School in Lancashire, UK, and a director of Global Educational Consultancies (GEC) based in Cairo, Egypt. He is chair of the BDA accreditation board, an ambassador for the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and a consultant to Institute for Child Education and Psychology Europe (ICEPE). He is the author and editor of 27 books, and has lectured to thousands of parents and professionals in 70 countries. His work has been recognized with several educational awards, many of his books are used as course texts throughout the UK and in other countries, and they have been translated into Italian, French, Polish and Croatian.

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