All About Dyslexia: Practical Guides for Teachers
Your essential toolkit for understanding and supporting students with dyslexia, tailored for both primary and secondary educators.
- Chapters that are easy to dip in and out of, with top tips and signposting to further resources and research.
- A wealth of up-to-date, evidence-based, practical strategies for everyday practice at the coalface, including ‘quick wins’ which provide easy, prep-free ideas for planning that can be implemented straight away.
- The voices of learners with dyslexia, parents and practitioners woven throughout, offering an important insight into ‘how I do things differently’.
- An overview of different interventions, assistive technology and dyslexia-friendly environments with printable resources for use in the classroom.
This book is a must-have for every classroom and home where young people have barriers to learning. Louise’s style of presenting information with clarity, practical examples, and ideas for further support is invaluable. There is a wealth of information to take away and use immediately. I highly recommend this book to all.”
– Dr. Sarah Moseley, Educational Consultant, Inclusion, SEND, and Literacy Specialist
About the Books
These books debunk myths and misconceptions and clearly defines dyslexia, shining a light on a different way of thinking and learning. They look at metacognition and dyslexia across the curriculum, with a focus on grounding literacy skills and supporting the foundations of reading. Drawing on the experience of the learners themselves, the books equip teachers with strategies for high-quality teaching that will benefit all learners, not just those with dyslexia. focuses on differences rather than deficit and are valuable resources to empower educators, demystifying dyslexia and providing the strategies needed to feel confident meeting learners’ needs. These books will be essential reading for all primary and secondary school educators, SENCOs and parents who are supporting children with specific learning difficulties.
Useful Tips
Each chapter is set out with a summary of the main points as top tips for easy use by busy teachers.
Quick Wins
Each chapter ends with ideas for things you can do straight away for maximum impact.
Voices of Dyslexia
The voice of learner is integral to the book and underpins everything.
Voices of Dyslexia
You can learn more about this project and view some of the inspirational videos here
For Primary Teachers
This easy-to-use guide is packed with tools and techniques to support young learners with dyslexia.
- Understand dyslexia and how it impacts learning.
- Spot early signs and take action with confidence.
- Implement strategies designed for literacy, maths, cross curricular learning, school environment and culture.
- Easy-to-implement quick wins and tips for the non-specialist teacher at the coalface.
For Secondary Teachers
Discover how to support older students with dyslexia as they navigate the challenges of secondary education.
- Understand dyslexia and its impact on learning at secondary level.
- Tools for identifying areas of strength and difficulty in learners with dyslexic type difficulties.
- Implement strategies designed for teachers across the curriculum to teach learners in the way they learn, and boost academic outcomes.
Get your FREE Chapter
All About Dyslexia: A Practical Guide for Primary Teachers
In this free Chapter 1, you’ll explore an overview of dyslexia, diving into its fascinating history, learning some definitions and means of identification. You’ll gain a preview of the practical strategies covered in subsequent chapters. Whether you’re a new teacher or seeking to refine your approach, this guide is designed to empower you with confidence and practical tools.
Get your FREE Chapter
All About Dyslexia: A Practical Guide for Secondary Teachers
In this free Chapter 1, you’ll explore an overview of dyslexia, diving into its fascinating history, learning some definitions and means of identification. You’ll gain a preview of the practical strategies covered in subsequent chapters. Whether you’re a new teacher or seeking to refine your approach, this guide is designed to empower you with confidence and practical tools.
What others have said about these books
The book encompasses a whole-learning approach, including strategies on learning skills to equip the learner to be self-sufficient and independent – beyond school. Without doubt an empowering and essential book!”
- Dr. Gavin Reid, Author and Psychologist, co-director The Reading Lab. Inc., Vancouver
Her emphasis on quick wins, practical, low-cost classroom-based strategies and individual strengths will help teachers across the age-ranges and subjects support all their students not just to survive, but to thrive.
- Bridget Thornhill, Senior Teacher for Dyslexia, Nottinghamshire County Council
Louise clearly sets out what dyslexia is, the impact on a child but most importantly the practical and manageable techniques teachers can use to help children learn! So many of the strategies will help all pupils in the class. A must read!"
- Mags Sexton, Head Teacher Westcourt Primary School, Kent
Dyslexic children, their teachers and parents will thank Louise for producing such a comprehensive and accessible guide to this area. Practical and highly relevant strategies are suggested which are achievable and relevant to day-to-day classroom practice, with potentially complex areas presented in a highly accessible and supportive way.
- Sally-Ann Morrison, Founder and Director of Praxis CPD
This is a hopeful book that not only shows the impact teachers can have with a few adaptations and really good teaching – but also provides them with the tools to do it.” - Felicity Nichols, SEND Adviser, HFL Education
Within the time constraints of teachers’ workload, this book is an easy read with clarity, up to date research and set out with lots of practical ideas and advice. The voice of the child is so important as it gives true life insight into the difficulties that our young people face and that they need to be part of the process of support in order to be engaged.
- Clare Lewis, Head of School, Lime Tree Primary Academy
Packed full of realistic and practical ideas, with a balance of theory and practice, and relevant to today’s education systems. I can’t wait to share it with our schools!"
- Alison Szalay, Senior Specialist Advisory Teacher for SEND (Cognition and Learning)
Louise Selby writes in an easily accessible style and respects her readers; the ‘Quick Wins’ and ‘Top Tips’ mean that even the busiest teacher will find something they can introduce to their lessons to support dyslexic learners without too much effort.”
- Anna Fenelon, Buckinghamshire Specialist Teacher for Cognition and Learning
Louise provides theory and background to help understand the evolution of our current view of dyslexia and how this has shaped the support provided and the perspectives of those involved. There is a wealth of information to take away and use immediately. I highly recommend this book to all.”
- Dr. Sarah Moseley, Educational Consultant, Inclusion, SEND, and Literacy Specialist
“Louise has demystified dyslexia and she takes the reader on a thoroughly engaging learning journey. The text uses well-crafted anecdotes that are put in the broader context of recent research. What stands out for me is that Louise imbues strategies with purpose and meaning, allowing the non-specialist reader to engage closely with the mechanics of application.” - Karen Sitch, Secondary SEN Consultant for a multi-academy trust
This book fills a crucial gap in the market by offering a comprehensive guide specifically for teachers. It provides up-to-date research, dispels common classroom myths, and offers practical tips for busy educators. Covering essential topics such as metacognition and assistive technology, I highly recommend it to all secondary teachers.
- Kevin Smith, Professional Development Coordinator, Patoss
All About Dyslexia is a practical and clear-sighted book, with the authentic voices of adults and young people with experience of dyslexia woven through every page.
- Bridget Thornhill, Senior Teacher for Dyslexia, Nottinghamshire County Council
I highly recommend this book; academic research is skilfully interlaced with practical ideas for supporting dyslexic pupils in the classroom. The design of the book allows teachers, both new to the profession and more experienced colleagues, to read the book cover to cover or to select specific topics.
- Anna Fenelon, Buckinghamshire Specialist Teacher for Cognition and Learning
This book is a must for anyone who works with children and young people in schools; packed full of realistic and practical ideas, with a balance of theory and practice, and relevant to today’s education systems.
- Alison Szalay, Senior Specialist Advisory Teacher for SEND (Cognition and Learning)