{"product_id":"the-dyslexic-adult-in-a-non-dyslexic-world-isbn-9781861562074","title":"The Dyslexic Adult in A Non-Dyslexic World","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Dyslexic Adult in a non-dyslexic world\u003c\/i\u003e is aimed at teachers, employers, careers advisers, counsellors and any others who work with, support or live with dyslexic adults. Using case studies and adult \"voices\" to illustrate and elaborate their points, the authors explore a range of issues affecting dyslexic adults.  \u003cp\u003eThe book approaches the understanding of dyslexia through the perspective of the dyslexic adult and through examining the dyslexic \"cognitive style\" and its impact on how this affects dyslexic adults in their personal, academic and work lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dyslexic Adult\u003c\/i\u003e explores the importance of diagnosis and discusses many of the contentious issues surrounding the assessment of dyslexic adults. It suggests strategies and creative solutions for dyslexic difficulties as well as ways of exploiting dyslexic strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally, it takes a look into the future, suggesting that changes in the 21st century may alter perceptions of dyslexia and the opportunities for roles which dyslexic adults play in society, and encourages the non-dyslexic world to value the contributions which dyslexic adults can make.\u003c\/p\u003e  Part 1.  \u003cp\u003eStarting Points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dyslexic Cognitive Style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions and Being \"dyslexic\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving in The Non-dyslexic World - personal, Family, Work and Study Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormative Influences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-esteem and patterns of Behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDyslexia in The Family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a job or Career.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiences and Creative Solutions in The Workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dyslexic Adult and The learning Context.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Dyslexic Learners -remediation or Remedy?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom basic Literacy Classes to a University Degree and Beyond - a Longitudinal Case study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDyslexia in The 21st Century.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEllen Morgan and Cynthia Klein are the authors of The Dyslexic Adult in A Non-Dyslexic World, published by Wiley.  The Dyslexic Adult: Living in a non-dyslexic world is aimed at teachers, employers, careers advisers, counsellors and any others who work with, support or live with dyslexic adults. Using case studies and adult \"voices\" to illustrate and elaborate their points, the authors explore a range of issues affecting dyslexic adults. The book approaches the understanding of dyslexia through the perspective of the dyslexic adult and through examining the dyslexic \"cognitive style\" approaches an understanding of the lives of dyslexic adults through examining their cognitive style and its impact on how this affects them in their personal, academic educational (academic doesn't have the same general meaning in Britain where it is used to oppose vocational) and work lives. It explores the importance of diagnosis and discusses many of the contentious issues surrounding the assessment of in assessing dyslexic adults. It suggests strategies and creative solutions for dyslexic difficulties as well as ways of exploiting? capitalising on? using? dyslexic strengths. Finally, it takes a look into the future, suggesting that changes in the 21st century may alter perceptions of dyslexia and the opportunities for role which dyslexic adults play in society, and encourages the non-dyslexic world to value the contributions which dyslexic adults can make.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990209806565,"sku":"NP9781861562074","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781861562074.jpg?v=1761786919","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-dyslexic-adult-in-a-non-dyslexic-world-isbn-9781861562074","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}