The Adult Dyslexic by David Mcloughlin
In order to become successful, adults with dyslexia need to be able to take control of their lives. This book aims to promote greater understanding of the nature of dyslexia as it is manifested in the adult years and to describe the skills professionals need if they are to empower dyslexic people through the process of assessment, counselling, teaching and training. Contents:* Developmental dyslexia -- aetiology; characteristics in adulthood* Identification -- risk factors; interviewing; screening; assessment* Counselling -- issues; theoretical approaches; basic skills; advanced skills* Personal development -- social skills; communication skills; confidence; self--esteem* Teaching -- reading; spelling; writing; numeracy* Tutoring -- learning skills; reading strategies; writing techniques; examination and test taking; note taking; metacognition* Training -- career development; strategy acquisition; complementary skills; self--assertion* Advocacy -- in education; in the work place; support groups| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781861560452 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861560451 |
| Title | The Adult Dyslexic |
| Author | David Mcloughlin |
| Series | Dyslexia Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 150 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |