The Dyslexic Adult (eBook)

Interventions and Outcomes - An Evidence-based Approach

David McLoughlin, Carol Leather (Autoren)

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2013 | 2. Auflage
336 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-32333-5 (ISBN)

Infos

A definitive and evidence-based guide for psychologists, teachers, coaches, HR personnel and all professionals who must understand and work with dyslexic adults.

* The only book to look at dyslexia within the context of life span developmental psychology, including the factors that contribute to success - now fully revised and updated

* Combines an accessible style with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and a sound theoretical model on which to base assessment, counselling, teaching and training

* Provides a clear guide to the kinds of assessment that can be conducted and the ways in which dyslexic adults can be supported in selection, training, education and employment

* Includes coverage of overlapping syndromes such as dyspraxia and dyscalculia, and up-to-date check lists for syndromes that can be used as part of the assessment process

Autor

David McLoughlin is a Visiting Professor in Psychology at the University of Buckingham. He is Director of Independent Dyslexia Consultants, a UK organisation which has worked with dyslexic adults and children for 25 years. Carol A. Leather is training director at Independent Dyslexia Consultants and a researcher at Surrey University. She has been instrumental in developing strategic approaches to support dyslexic employees in sectors including the emergency services, banking and the civil service. Together, David and Carol edited the 2010 edition of the British Dyslexia Association's prestigious Dyslexia in Employment Handbook.

Rezensionen

"As a guide to assessing and alleviating dyslexic difficultes in
adulthood, this book is a comprehensive and thorough guide, and can
be highly recommended." PATOSS Bulletin, Winter 2013

Dyslexia is a lifelong condition which does not disappear once a
person leaves school but continues to present challenges in
adulthood. This book contains a wealth of evidence-based
information and resources for professionals working to support
adults with dyslexia. The strategies detailed in the book will
enhance practitioners' ability to teach the skills that are
needed to meet these challenges.--Nicola Brunswick, Senior
Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University.

David McLoughlin and Carol Leather continue to breathe fresh air
into our understanding and support for dyslexic adults. The book
offers real insight into dyslexia at an academic and practical
level. As someone who is dyslexic I found myself identifying with
many of the examples and at the same time being kept up to date
with the latest research and viewpoints. For anyone
interested in this subject it is a 'must
read'.--Judi Stewart, former CEO British Dyslexia
Association.

Adult Dyslexia - Interventions and Outcomes, in its
second edition, continues to provide up-to-date information in an
area of dyslexia that is now rapidly changing. It is quite
comprehensive and very much "in tune" with the best thinking and
effective practices of both researchers and clinicians in the
field.--Paul J. Gerber, Professor of Special Education and
Disability Policy, Virginia Commonwealth University and the Ruth
Harris Professor of Dyslexia Studies.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.2.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Logopädie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: Bildungswesen • Education • Learning Disabilities • Lernstörung • Lernstörungen, Lernschwächen • Lernstörung • Lernstörungen, Lernschwächen
• ISBN-10: 1-118-32333-5 / 1118323335
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-32333-5 / 9781118323335