s and teachers of students struggling to read, this book provides practical advice from three leaders in dyslexia assessment and instruction. An essential companion to Basic Facts About Dyslexia & Other Reading Problems, this second book in the Basic Facts Series clearly presents the essential topics that parents and practitioners need to know to help their children and students succeed: * The Critical Components of Reading * Characteristics of Dyslexia * Dyslexia and the Law * Eligibility for Special Education Services * Effective Reading Instruction * Types of Assessment * The Clinical Evaluation of Dyslexia * Assessment Driven Instruction