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Understanding dyslexia
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References

BBC News (2019) ‘Schools “failing to diagnose at least 80% of dyslexic pupils”’, BBC News, 25 October. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50095218 (Accessed: 22 September 2025).

Buzan, T. (2011) Buzan’s study skills. Harlow: BBC Active.

Dyslexic Help (2024) Hidden Challenges: Why Dyslexia Often Goes Unrecognized in Schools. Available at: https://dyslexichelp.org/why-do-schools-not-recognize-dyslexia (Accessed: 22 September 2025).

Eide, B.L. and Eide, F.F. (2011) Unlocking the hidden potential of the Dyslexic Brain. London: Hay House.

Eide, B.L. and Eide, F.F. (2023) The Dyslexic Advantage. New York: Penguin Random House.

Eyler, J.R. (2018) How humans learn: The science and stories behind effective college teaching. Morgantown: West Virginia University Press.

Frith, D. (2022) The Overlooked Comorbidities of Dyslexia: Approaches to Whole-Child Remediation. Learning Ally.

Grant, D. (2017) That’s the Way I Think. 3rd edn. London: Routledge.

Greetham, B. (2016) Smart Thinking: How to Think Conceptually, Design Solutions and Make Decisions. New York: Palgrave MacMillan.

Kelly, K. and Phillips, S. (2016) Teaching Literacy to Learners with Dyslexia: A Multisensory Approach. London: Sage Publications.

Learning Disabilities Association (2023) Undiagnosed Dyslexia in Adults: Identifying and Addressing Hidden Challenges. Available at: https://ldanyc.org/undiagnosed-dyslexia-in-adults (Accessed: 22 September 2025).

Myhill, S. (2022) Be a Brilliant Dyslexic Student. London: Sage Publishing.

National Working Party on Dyslexia (1999) Dyslexia in Higher Education: Policy, Provision and Practice. The University of Hull.

Pavey, B., Meehan, M. and Waugh, A. (2010) Dyslexia-friendly further and higher education. London: Sage Publications.

Phillips, S., Kelly, K., Symes, L. (2013) Assessment of Learners with Dyslexic-Type Difficulties. London: Sage.

Phillips, S. and Kelly, K. (2014) Teaching Literacy to Learners with Dyslexia: A Multisensory Approach. London: Sage.

Redway, K. (2000) Beat the bumf!: cut clutter, read rapidly and succeed in the information jungle. Cirencester: Management Books.

Wallbank, A.J. (2018) Academic writing and dyslexia: a visual guide to writing at university. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge.

Useful websites

British Dyslexia Association [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

Made by Dyslexia

Dyslexic.com – covers some of the available technology

Teaching literacy to learners with dyslexia: A multi-sensory approach

Toe by Toe – a highly structured phonics-based reading scheme