Dyslexia in Adults: Education and Employment
Summary
Gavin Reid and Jane Kirk (2001) John Wiley and Sons
A guide for professionals working with adults with dyslexia in the learning and working environment. Practical definitions and advice presented here can be understood by professionals and employers with no previous understanding of dyslexia. Assessment of strengths and weaknesses, the role of the tutor, course design, and teaching methods are some of the topics covered. Case studies highlight the needs of employers and dyslexic adults in the workplace and give examples of good practice. Useful for teachers and practitioners in the field of dyslexia, adults with dyslexia, employers, and education and occupational psychologists.
Contents
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Education and Employment: Issues for Adults with Dyslexia
- Screening, Assessment and Support
- Training for Training
- Dyslexia and the Workplace
- Strategies for Learning
- Disaffection, Defiance and Depression
- 'The Whole of the Moon'
- Speak for Yourself
- Reaching Out
- Appendix 1: Tests for Dyslexia
- Appendix 2: Sample Dyslexia Training Evaluation Form
- Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Glossary of Terms
- References
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Dyslexia in Adults; Education and Employment
Gavin Reid and Jane Kirk (2000)
John Wiley and Sons, pages 250
ISBN 0 471 852058
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Review from Christine Miller, Basic Skills & Dyslexic Tutor, West Cumbria Dyslexia Association
This book is a valuable comprehensive guide, that no one should be without. It offers strategies and guidance on adult dyslexia within education, the workplace and every day life, covering many questions and issues that in the past have gone unanswered. It includes moving accounts about adult dyslexics, assessment and teaching strategies, strengths and weaknesses, the role of the tutor and where to get additional help and information. Careful consideration has been given to layout, spacing and font etc. with plenty of sub headings helping to break down the information into bite size pieces, making it easier to read, process and understand. I would warmly recommend this book to any adult dyslexic, employer or professional working within this field who would like to further their knowledge and improve their skills.Review from John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Although more and more adults are being diagnosed with dyslexia, it is an area which has been largely ignored. Based on original and up to date research conducted by the authors, this book will fill the gap that currently exists in the field. It offers a comprehensive guide for professionals working with adults with dyslexia in the learning and working environment, covering good practice and statutory rights.The authors cover key aspects of student learning - such as strengths and weaknesses, individual profiles, the role of the tutor, the course design, assessment, and method of teaching - and provide a number of support strategies for studying and learning for dyslexic students including the use of appropriate technology. Through expanded and practical definitions and case studies, the book will clarify the concept of dyslexia so that it can be clearly understood by both professionals, students and employers with little or no previous knowledge.
Review from Thomas G. West, Visualisation Research Institute, US National Dyslexia Researc Foundation, and author of In the Mind's Eye
"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."Review from Joanne Rule, Chief Executive, British Dyslexia Association
"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."Review from Tim Edmonds of the Employment Service Book Info Univ. of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
"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."
