Developmental Dyslexia from Birth to Eight

A Practitioner’s Guide

Carol Hayes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Mar '18

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Developmental Dyslexia from Birth to Eight takes a fresh approach to a condition which is often poorly understood and unjustly stigmatised. Illuminating the latest neurological advances in the field, this book will empower educational professionals to play a decisive role in supporting and encouraging children with dyslexia.

With an overarching focus on the ways in which practitioners can advance children’s development and learning, Developmental Dyslexia from Birth to Eight recognises the varying guises in which this information-processing difference might present, and addresses the challenges that this creates for children and practitioners alike. Each chapter provides the reader with a thorough examination and explanation of dyslexia, along with reflective examples, case studies and relevant further reading. Areas of focus include:

  • The origins and identification of dyslexia

  • Intervention strategies and alternative therapies

  • Observation and assessment

  • Dyslexia and English as a foreign language

  • Dyslexia-friendly settings

  • National and global policy on provision for dyslexic children

An engaging and accessible guide, this book will be an invaluable resource for educational practitioners and childcare specialists seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of dyslexia, to better support the children in their care.

I do think it has the makings of a fascinating book and the author’s considerable experience in the Early Years sector will clearly make this a popular work to cite and refer to.
Gavin Reid, Independent Educational Psychologist and author of over 20 books on dyslexia

Dr Carol Hayes has established a reputation as one of the leading advocates of high quality training and development for early years practitioners in the UK.

The major strengths and distinctive features can be summarised as follows;

  • The text is aimed at practitioners without dumbing down the theoretical or research driven content of studies into dyslexia.

  • The text focuses on birth to 8 – an age phase in need of high quality research informed text

Professor Michelle Lowe, University of Wolverhampton

There is a need for a book with a focus on specific learning difficulties in the early years which will provide relevant information and guidance to practitioners working in the field.

Rhiannon Packer, University of South Wales


‘thought provoking and fascinating’

Gavin Reid, Independent Educational Psychologist, UK and Canada.

‘There is a real need for this book, aimed at practitioners without dumbing down the theoretical or research driven content of studies into dyslexia’

Professor Michelle Lowe, University of Wolverhampton, UK.

ISBN: 9780415786492

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

248 pages