| Description |
xvi, 219 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Part 1. -- Starting Points. -- The Dyslexic Cognitive Style. -- Diagnosis. -- Definitions and Being "dyslexic". -- Part 2. -- Living in The Non-dyslexic World - personal, Family, Work and Study Life. -- Formative Influences. -- Self-esteem and patterns of Behaviour. -- Dyslexia in The Family. -- Choosing a job or Career. -- Experiences and Creative Solutions in The Workplace. -- The Dyslexic Adult and The learning Context. -- Supporting Dyslexic Learners -remediation or Remedy? -- From basic Literacy Classes to a University Degree and Beyond - a Longitudinal Case study. -- Part 3. -- Turning Points. -- Dyslexia in The 21st Century |
| Summary |
This book offers a comprehensive look at the world of dyslexic adults based on their personal experiences and perspectives. The authors use case studies and adult 'voices' to illuminate issues affecting dyslexic adults coping with the demands of a non-dyslexic world. They examine the dyslexic 'cognitive style' as a central influence on individuals' personal, educational and work lives and explore the liberating impact of diagnosis and the insights it brings to dyslexic adults, as well as discuss key issues in diagnosing adults |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-211) and index |
| Subject |
Cognitive styles.
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Dyslexics -- Economic conditions.
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Dyslexics -- Employment.
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Dyslexics -- Social conditions.
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| Author |
Klein, Cynthia.
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| LC no. |
2001391130 |
| ISBN |
1861562071 |
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