{"product_id":"dyslexia-in-adults-isbn-9780471852056","title":"Dyslexia in Adults","description":"What is dyslexia and hown is it assessed in adults? What is themost appropriate training for those who work with dyslexic people?\u003cbr\u003e This comprehensive guide is for professionals working with adultswith dyslexia in the learning and working environment. It usespractical definitions and offers advice that can be understood byprofessionals and employers with little or no previousunderstanding of dyslexia.\u003cbr\u003e Dyslexia in Adults: Education and Employment covers key aspects oflearning in adults with dyslexia, including individual profiles,strengths and difficulties, the role of the tutor, course design,assessment and method of teaching, as well as providing a number ofsupport strategies. Case studies highlights the needs of employersand dyslexic adults in the workplace and give examples of goodpractice.\u003cbr\u003e An invaluable text for teachers and practitioners in the field ofdyslexia, adults with dyslexia, employers, and educational andoccupational psychologists.\u003cbr\u003e \"Adult dyslexics have long been misunderstood. Their considerabletalents have often been unrecognized and unrealized. Fortunatelyall this is changing. With the help of this new book by Gavin Reidand Jane Kirk many will come to see that dealing with difficultiesmust be balanced by understanding talents.\" Thomas G. West,Visualisation Research Institute, US National Dyslexia ResearcFoundation, and author of In the Mind's Eye\u003cbr\u003e \"This book provides factual information for educators, employersand dyslexia adults themselves. The authors tell the truth aboutthe depressing effects of unacknowledged dyslexia, challenging eachof us to think in a different way. They send out a clear, strongmessage: listen to dyslexic people.\" Joanne Rule, Chief Executive,British Dyslexia Association\u003cbr\u003e \"In my opinion this authoritative and well-researched accountshould be recommended reading for anyone giving vocational guidanceto clients with dyslexia or helping them deal with employment ortraining.\" Tim Edmonds of the Employment Service About the Authors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Education and Employment: Issues for Adults with Dyslexia.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Screening, Assessment and Support.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Training for Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dyslexia and the Workplace.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Strategies for Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Disaffection, Defiance and Depression.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'The Whole of the Moon'.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Speak for Yourself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reaching Out.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1: Tests for Dyslexia.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2: Sample Dyslexia Training Evaluation Form.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary of Terms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"At last a truly valuable resource for all professionals workingwith adult dyslexics in the learning and work environment,experienced or not...this text is so user-friendly...\" (DyslexiaReview. Autumn 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...Overall, the book proves accessible, academically rigorous andexceptionally engaging...\" (British Journal of EducationalPsychology)  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGavin Reid\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJane Kirk\u003c\/strong\u003e, both of University of Edinburgh, UK.   What is dyslexia and hown is it assessed in adults? What is the most appropriate training for those who work with dyslexic people? \u003cbr\u003e  This comprehensive guide is for professionals working with adults with dyslexia in the learning and working environment. It uses practical definitions and offers advice that can be understood by professionals and employers with little or no previous understanding of dyslexia. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003eDyslexia in Adults: Education and Employment\u003c\/i\u003e covers key aspects of learning in adults with dyslexia, including individual profiles, strengths and difficulties, the role of the tutor, course design, assessment and method of teaching, as well as providing a number of support strategies. Case studies highlights the needs of employers and dyslexic adults in the workplace and give examples of good practice. \u003cbr\u003e  An invaluable text for teachers and practitioners in the field of dyslexia, adults with dyslexia, employers, and educational and occupational psychologists. \u003cbr\u003e  \"Adult dyslexics have long been misunderstood. Their considerable talents have often been unrecognized and unrealized. Fortunately all this is changing. With the help of this new book by Gavin Reid and Jane Kirk many will come to see that dealing with difficulties must be balanced by understanding talents.\" Thomas G. West, Visualisation Research Institute, US National Dyslexia Researc Foundation, and author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Mind's Eye\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \"This book provides factual information for educators, employers and dyslexia adults themselves. The authors tell the truth about the depressing effects of unacknowledged dyslexia, challenging each of us to think in a different way. They send out a clear, strong message: listen to dyslexic people.\" Joanne Rule, Chief Executive, British Dyslexia Association \u003cbr\u003e  \"In my opinion this authoritative and well-researched account should be recommended reading for anyone giving vocational guidance to clients with dyslexia or helping them deal with employment or training.\" Tim Edmonds of the Employment Service\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989093630181,"sku":"NP9780471852056","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471852056.jpg?v=1761782768","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/dyslexia-in-adults-isbn-9780471852056","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}