Introduction Part I: Understanding Dyslexia Essential #1: The Definition of Dyslexia Essential #2: Know the Myths About Dyslexia Essential #3: The Weaker Language Functions Are at the Heart of the Matter Essential #4: Work for Improvement, Not a Cure Essential #5: Reading, Spelling and Writing: A Package Deal 'Essential #6: Understand Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors Essential #7: Most People with Dyslexia Are "Lego Kids" or "Visually Creative" Essential #8: Matthew Effects Are Powerful - Act Early Essential #9: Dyslexia Erodes Self-Esteem and Confidence Essential #10: Dyslexia Is a Mixed Bag - There Are Strengths and Struggles Understanding Your Child with Dyslexia: A Recap Part II: Assessment Essential #11: Necessary Components of an Assessment Essential #12: Dyslexia Assessment: "A Process, Not a Score" Essential #13: Finding the Right Evaluator Essential #14: Understanding Active Working Memory Essential #15: The Name Game Explains Phonemic Awareness Essential #16: Private Assessment and Special Education Assessment Essential #17: The Curse of the Gray Zone Assessment: Summary and Takeaway Points Part III: Intervention and Instruction Intervention and Instructional Considerations Essential #18: Multisensory Methodologies: The Primary Ingredients Essential #19: The Decoding Hurdle Essential #20: The Orton-Gillingham Programs Can't Be Rushed Essential #21: Improvement Does Not Always Mean Immediate Fluency Essential #22: Make Things Visual Essential #23: Maintain a "Two-Column Mindset" Essential #24: Dyslexia into Adulthood Essential #25: The Trajectory of the Positive In Conclusion.