The Self-Help Guide for Teens with Dyslexia by Alais Winton

The Self-Help Guide for Teens with Dyslexia by Alais Winton is a pocket guide created for students with dyslexia aged 11 to 18. It shares the author’s perspective that dyslexia does not reflect a lack of ability, but may require a different approach to learning, and sets out techniques that have worked for her.

The book addresses common challenges faced by students with dyslexia and outlines practical methods for reading, spelling, memorising information and managing time. It also includes a simple system designed to help prevent learning tools such as pencils and books from being misplaced. The strategies are presented as particularly useful in the run-up to exams, supporting a more organised and less stressful approach to preparation.

Key details

• Gold Medal Winner in the Self-Help category of the 2015 Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards
• Author: Alais Winton
• Pocket guide for students with dyslexia aged 11 to 18
• Includes techniques for reading, spelling, memorising information and time management
• Also intended as a source of ideas for teachers, SENCOs and parents of teens with dyslexia

Synopsis

Alais Winton shares learning techniques that have worked for her and may not be taught at school. Focusing on common difficulties experienced by students with dyslexia, the guide offers tried-and-tested approaches to reading, spelling, memorising information and managing time, alongside a straightforward method for keeping track of essential learning tools. The strategies are positioned for use ahead of exams, helping students feel more organised, less stressed and better prepared.