Supporting dyslexic adults in higher education and the workplace
By: Nicola Brunswick
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470974797; 9780470974780
Subjects: EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities; Education (Higher); Employment; Dyslexia; Dyslexics
Description: "Supporting Dyslexic Adults provides practical advice in supporting dyslexic adults in education and employment, and guidance on the latest research  Provides an important overview of current research and practice in supporting dyslexic adults in education and employment, deftly combining academic understanding with everyday issues Contributors possess a wealth of practical experience in the field which provides an indispensible guide to the subject Case studies are included to capture the immediate experiences of dyslexic adults in education and at work to highlight prevalent issues Offers practical advice to adults with dyslexia, from how to disclose their particular needs to employers and colleagues to legal aspects of dyslexia support Highlights to employers the particular skills and strengths that dyslexic adults can bring to the workplace"-- Provided by publisher.

"Supporting Dyslexic Adults provides an overview of the latest research and best practice in supporting adults with dyslexia in higher education and employment"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.