Gaining Knowledge and Skills With Dyslexia and other SpLDs is a comprehensive manual which lays the foundation for skilling those with dyslexic/ SpLD, so that they can be autonomous, confident people, who can use their full potential. The book recognizes that dyslexia/ SpLDs are variable syndromes that need constant monitoring, and that they can affect everyday life and employment as well as study. Uniquely designed for non-linear reading, the book highlights the knowledge and skills that need to be taught explicitly to those with dyslexia/ SpLDs. It then applies the knowledge and skills to a variety of important/ common/ practical/ real situations. As well as providing vital assistance for people with dyslexia/ SpLDs, this book outlines some important issues that can impede helping dyslexic/ SpLD people and some processes that help to uncover the root cause of any problem. It will also benefit anyone supporting, living, or working with dyslexic/SpLD people, such as specialist teachers, subject teachers, professionals of any kind, family and friends, or general public such as shop keepers. It advocates changes of attitude that will be good for everyone, but which are vital for dyslexic/ SpLD people.