Dyslexia guides: contents by topic
Clear explanations and practical support for parents and young people, by Mark Trewby.
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1. Understanding dyslexia
What Is Dyslexia? A Guide for Parents
The Delphi Definition of Dyslexia Explained for Parents
Signs of Dyslexia in Children and Teenagers
Can a Child Be Dyslexic if They Read Well?
Does Dyslexia Run in Families? What Parents Should Know
Dyslexia and Intelligence: Can Strong Abilities Hide Difficulties?
Why Dyslexia Affects People Differently: Individual Strengths and Needs
Can It Still Be Dyslexia if Extra Teaching Helps?
How to Explain Dyslexia to Your Child
2. Screening and choosing an assessment
Dyslexia Screening vs Assessment: Which Does My Child Need?
How Much Does a Dyslexia Assessment Cost? A UK Parent’s Guide
What Age Can a Child Be Assessed for Dyslexia?
Online or Face-to-Face Dyslexia Assessment: How to Choose
How Do I Choose a Qualified Dyslexia Assessor?
Should I Pay for a Private Dyslexia Assessment or Ask School First?
Can One Test Diagnose Dyslexia? How an Assessment Builds the Picture
Online dyslexia assessments: what to expect
How to Prepare for a Dyslexia Assessment: A Parent’s Checklist
3. Understanding assessment results
How to Read Your Child’s Dyslexia Assessment Report
Standard Scores and Percentiles in Dyslexia Reports Explained
What Does a Confidence Interval Mean in an Assessment Report?
Why Are My Child’s Dyslexia Test Scores So Different?
What Happens if a Dyslexia Assessment Does Not Identify Dyslexia?
What Happens After a Dyslexia Diagnosis?
Does a Dyslexia Assessment Report Expire?
Building Confidence After a Dyslexia Assessment
4. Processing, memory and other learning needs
Phonological Processing and Dyslexia: A Parent’s Guide
Rapid Naming and Dyslexia: What Is RAN?
Orthographic Skills and Dyslexia: Understanding Written Words
Dyslexia and Processing Speed: Why Some Tasks Take Longer
Dyslexia, Working Memory and Organisation
Dyslexia and Visual Stress: What Is the Difference?
Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties: Understanding the Differences
Dyslexia and ADHD: What Is the Difference?
Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder: What Parents Should Know
Dyslexia or Dyscalculia: How Are They Different?
5. Reading, spelling and writing
Reading Difficulties in Children: Decoding, Fluency and Spelling
Why Is Spelling Harder Than Reading for Some Children?
Dyslexia and Reading Comprehension: Reading Words and Understanding Text
My Child Avoids Reading: Is Dyslexia the Reason?
Why Can Writing Be Difficult for a Child With Dyslexia?
Dyslexia and Handwriting Difficulties: Are They the Same Thing?
Handwriting Speed and Dyslexia: Why Does It Matter?
Why Is Copying From the Board Difficult for Some Children?
Dyslexia and Maths: Why Word Problems and Written Methods Can Be Difficult
Dyslexia and Learning a Foreign Language: A Guide for Parents
6. Support at home and emotional wellbeing
Supporting Children With Dyslexia
How Can I Help My Child Read More Fluently at Home?
Should My Dyslexic Child Read Aloud Every Night?
How Can I Help With Spelling Without Endless Tests?
Homework Battles and Dyslexia: Making Evenings Easier
How to Help a Child Who Thinks They Are Stupid Because Reading Is Hard
Dyslexia and School Anxiety: What Parents Can Do
My Teenager Refuses Dyslexia Support: What Can I Do?
7. Teaching, classroom support and technology
What Does Evidence-Based Dyslexia Support Mean?
What Is Structured Literacy and How Can It Help?
Reducing Working Memory Demands in the Classroom
How Can Teachers Support Vocabulary for Dyslexic Pupils?
Visual Timetables, Checklists and Clear Instructions for Dyslexia
Dyslexia-Friendly Worksheets: What Actually Helps?
How to Help a Dyslexic Child Plan Written Answers
Text-to-Speech and Audiobooks: Helping Dyslexic Learners Access Text
Speech-to-Text for Dyslexic Pupils: When Might It Help?
Typing or Handwriting: Which Is Better for a Dyslexic Pupil?
8. Working with school
School Says My Child Is Coping: Could It Still Be Dyslexia?
What Is SEN Support and How Does It Work?
What Dyslexia Support Can School Provide Without a Diagnosis?
What Should I Ask the SENCo About Dyslexia?
Does Dyslexia Mean My Child Needs an EHCP?
How to Share a Dyslexia Assessment Report With School
What if School Disagrees With a Private Dyslexia Assessment?
What if School Is Not Following the Dyslexia Report Recommendations?
Preparing a Dyslexic Child for Secondary School
9. Exams, teenagers and university
Dyslexia Support at School and Exam Access Arrangements
When Should Parents Ask About GCSE Access Arrangements?
What Evidence Does School Need for Extra Time in Exams?
What Does Normal Way of Working Mean for Exam Access Arrangements?
Can My Child Use a Reader or Reading Pen in Exams?
Choosing GCSE Options When Your Child Has Dyslexia
Revision Strategies for Dyslexic Teenagers
Dyslexia Support for Teenagers, College and University
Will a School-Age Dyslexia Assessment Be Accepted at University?
