{"product_id":"adult-dyslexia-isbn-9780470847251","title":"Adult Dyslexia","description":"In the workplace, dyslexia can be the root cause of under-performance that manifests itself in ways other than those typically associated with child dyslexics. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Adult Dyslexia gives practical advice about identifying and helping adult dyslexics in ways that are relevant to the workplace and suitable for adults, rather than being adaptations of methods used with children. \u003cbr\u003e * Written by an experienced occupational psychologist \u003cbr\u003e * Includes a practical question\/answer section and screening tools \u003cbr\u003e * Emphasises that dyslexics have strengths as well as weaknesses \u003cbr\u003e * An invaluable tool for managers to help develop dyslexic employees  About the Authors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adult Dyslexia: Myths, Realities and Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Society can Disable or Empower Dyslexics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Disability Anti-Discrimination Legislation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dyslexics in the Workforce: Strengths, Weaknesses and Reasonable Adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Managing Adult Dyslexia in the Work Place.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Counselling Adult Dyslexics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix. Useful Organisations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Fitzgibbon\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eBrian O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e have varied and extensive experience of both advising organizations on adult dyslexia issues and providing assessment, counselling and training services toadult dyslexics.\u003c\/p\u003e  Dyslexia is a condition that is widely misunderstood in the world of work.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdult Dyslexia: A Guide for the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e shows why small and large employers should be aware of European laws on anti-discrimination and dyslexia. It provides practical advice on how to identify dyslexics in the workplace, how to create the right environment for them to thrive and how organizations can make the transition from a framework that perceives dyslexia as a problem to one that perceives it as a solution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, real-life case studies illustrate the points being made and a number of invaluable practical resources are available including an appendix of useful organizations, an adult dyslexia screening check list and a seven-step procedure for counselling adult dyslexics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGary Fitzgibbon and Brian O'Connor have varied and extensive experience of both advising organizations on adult dyslexia issues and providing assessment, counselling and training services to adult dyslexics. Their book is an essential resource for disability specialists, occupational psychologists, counsellors, HR managers, teachers\/lecturers of adults and importantly, dyslexics and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988663255269,"sku":"NP9780470847251","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470847251.jpg?v=1761781170","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/adult-dyslexia-isbn-9780470847251","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}