5An indispensable resource for parents 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