This fully revised new edition provides advice on the identification, assessment, and support of bilingual learners, assisting practitioners in discerning the difference between literacy difficulties due to bilingualism or multilingualism and dyslexia. An essential text for staff development, it includes innovative approaches in technology and teaching programmes beneficial to multilingual learners, alongside advice on learning additional languages.

With contributions from experts from across the globe, Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia provides guidance on key themes, including:

• the assessment of multilingual learners
• the impact of dyslexia on bilingualism
• the literacy challenges facing learners from Indigenous cultures
• the role of the SENCO in identifying children with English as an additional language and dyslexia
• the emotional needs of learners with bi/multilingualism and dyslexia

This book offers guidance to anyone involved in literacy development and language learning. With the increase in international schools globally and the growing desire of parents to ensure their children become proficient in English, Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia will appeal to teachers, teaching assistants, specialists, and all other practitioners who work with bi/multilingual children.