What the parent or teacher of a dyslexic child needs to know. Description, identification, assessment and rights. This second edition has been fully revised and expanded to include latest research and practices, the Green Paper 'Meeting Special Educational Needs', National Literacy Strategy and 2002 Code of Practice.

This book is written for concerned parents and teachers. It describes all the basics needed for an insight into dyslexia and covers description, assessment, diagnosis, parental rights, legislation and the statutory "Statementing" process.

The book is descriptive and informative. Its aim is to assist, enable and support involved adults in their efforts best to meet the specialised needs of dyslexic children. Any controversial aspect of the subject is described objectively and impartially, both sides of the case being presented without bias. "Dyslexia" is described against the general background of the normal teaching and learning of reading in the mainstream education system.