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There is a need to demonstrate the potential that dyslexic adults have to achieve success despite the difficulties often associated with dyslexia. A focus on adults with dyslexia is pertinent given that individual life experiences have the potential to make dyslexia in adulthood more variable in manifestation than in childhood. This book offers a comprehensive discussion of the relationship between dyslexia and success based on current understanding derived from theory and practice, including the challenges of dyslexia in work-related contexts and a range of potential solutions. It presents a framework to conceptualise adult dyslexia and these individual difficulties and provides a basis for success. Personal stories of adult dyslexics who have faced work-related challenges are included alongside a set of strategy-based solutions for dealing with and responding to such challenges. This is an essential resource for dyslexic adults themselves, plus coaches, HR departments, and managers in organisations and training institutions.
List of contents
Part I: 1. Introduction; 2. Adult dyslexia; 3. Theoretical perspectives on success; Part II: 4. Strategies contributing to success; 5. Literacy and language issues and strategies; 6. Effective communication; 7. Dyslexia in the workplace; 8. Organisational influences on success; 9. Personal perspectives of dyslexia and career success; 10. Summary and conclusions: a revised framework.
About the author
Carol Leather is Director of Training at Independent Dyslexia Consultants, UK, where she provides coaching and training across the occupation range. She is also a consultant to several government departments and public service organisations, advising on assessment and adjustments in the workplace.John Everatt is Professor of Education at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has worked and given talks/lectures on dyslexia in many parts of the world. His research focuses on dyslexia identification and intervention, but also the individual and situational factors impacting of the consequences of learning difficulties.
Summary
Based on current theory and practice, this book discusses the relationship between adult dyslexia and success. Personal stories from dyslexia adults provide a basis on which the reader can relate to challenges and solutions, and a range of strategies are presented to enable people with dyslexia to become successful.
Foreword
Understanding adult dyslexia and exploring strategy-based solutions to encourage success in work.
