This informative book will equip pre-school and reception teachers with the kind of practical knowledge needed when teaching young children with dyslexia effectively. The author tackles the topic accessibly and realistically, addressing a variety of classroom issues such as: assessment and identification of dyslexia summarising and commenting on current debates exploring the links between dyslexia, language and social and emotional development the most effective instructional methods and teaching styles conducive to supporting pupils with dyslexia in early years settings Whilst this book has been written with the non-expert in mind, the author encourages the reader to think critically in terms of the changing nature of special educational needs and teaching and learning in the early years, as well as considering the implications of current research for every day classroom practice. The author also makes recommendations for deploying a range of new technologies and accessing web-based information and resources and information. Full of activities, real-life case studies, tasks and suggestions, this book will be vital for any reception teacher or early years practitioner who is concerned about a child with dyslexia in their care.