Review of International Research published by Dr Chris Singleton

Wednesday 4th November 2009

Eminent Psychologist Dr Chris Singleton has published a body of international evidence on the impact of specialist teaching on progress and outcomes for children aged from five to eighteen with dyslexia or specific learning difficulties (SpLD).

Although much has been written on the subject in several countries and over many years, this is the first paper to draw this collection of research together in one review.

• Research studies on interventions for dyslexia carried out in the UK, in the USA and other countries, are considered in separate chapters because of differences in schools systems and approaches to special educational needs
• Over 100 research studies are covered by this review
• In addition, eight high-quality studies of more intensive intervention programmes for pupils (with specialist support being given individually or in groups) are considered in greater detail

The overall findings are that children and young people with dyslexia or learning difficulties are able to benefit significantly and substantially from intensive support, provided by those who have undertaken high quality specialist teacher training.

The report is welcomed by The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust which was formed following the success of the ‘No to Failure’ project.  This project successfully demonstrated and communicated the effectiveness of specialist teacher support for pupils at risk of Dyslexia-SpLD.

Printed hardcopies of this report are available by sending a Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope to us with your request.  Please note that, due to the report having spiral binding, your envelope needs to either be A4 size with a gusset, or larger than standard A4 if flat.  Postage to the value of £1.77 is also required.

Postal address:  The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust, c/o BDA, Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire.  RG12 7BW