This guide focuses on realistic strategies for ordinary class teachers to use when working with pupils who have dyslexia. It offers detailed, practical guidance on: defining and identifying dyslexia; dyslexia in the early and middle years and at secondary school; worked examples of IEPs; providing effective support for the literacy and numeracy hours; raising self-esteem; working with parents and voluntary organisations; using checklists and assessments; choosing suitable programmes and resources; and useful addresses and books. Teachers and teaching assistants in mainstream classrooms and parents wanting to help their children should find this book invaluable.