Carol Leather, John Everatt

Succeeding and Adult Dyslexia

Personal Perspectives, Practical Ideas, and Theoretical Directions

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Based on current theory and practice, this book discusses the relationship between adult dyslexia and success. Personal stories from dyslexia adults provide a basis on which the reader can relate to challenges and solutions, and a range of strategies are presented to enable people with dyslexia to become successful"--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 612g
• ISBN-13: 9781108844819
• ISBN-10: 1108844812
• Artikelnr.: 68319288

Autorenporträt

Carol Leather is Director of Training at Independent Dyslexia Consultants, UK, where she provides coaching and training across the occupation range. She is also a consultant to several government departments and public service organisations, advising on assessment and adjustments in the workplace.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: 1. Introduction
2. Adult dyslexia
3. Theoretical perspectives on success
Part II: 4. Strategies contributing to success
5. Literacy and language issues and strategies
6. Effective communication
7. Dyslexia in the workplace
8. Organisational influences on success
9. Personal perspectives of dyslexia and career success
10. Summary and conclusions: a revised framework.