An approach to teaching the dyslexic child is described in this book, outlining not only the problems encountered by children with dyslexia when learning to read, write or spell but also of the nature of the task that the dyslexic child is trying to master. The author, Ann Cooke, is an experienced teacher of dyslexic pupils in age groups seven to adult. She joined the Bangor dyslexia teaching team under Professor Tim Miles in 1973 and has been director of teaching at the Bangor Unit since 1985. In addition, she has undertaken advisory work, has lectured on various courses and has contributed to a number of publications on the subject of dyslexia.