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Zusatztext Short-listed for the British Psychological Society'sAward in the Practitioner Text category."The book uses a holistic approach and aims to provide an understanding of the ways in which specific learning differences may influence and shape everyday life. It provides a helpful overview of individual differences and the relationship between them. It is written in a clear and accessible style with concise although suitably detailed descriptions." - Julia Kender! Independent consultant and assessor! lecturer and external examiner in a variety of HEI settings Informationen zum Autor David Grant is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and was formally recognised as an Educational Psychologist by the Health Care & Professions Council in 2012. Klappentext This new edition includes a brand-new chapter on dyscalculia. New sections also explore updates in the study of dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD as well as visualisation and synaesthesia, in the light of new data and research. It is invaluable and insightful reading for those with specific learning differences as well as their parents and/or partner, teachers, teaching assistants and SENCos. Zusammenfassung This new edition includes a brand-new chapter on dyscalculia. New sections also explore updates in the study of dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD as well as visualisation and synaesthesia, in the light of new data and research. It is invaluable and insightful reading for those with specific learning differences as well as their parents and/or partner, teachers, teaching assistants and SENCos. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD – The Common Ground 2. What is Dyslexia? 3. What is Dyspraxia? 4. What is ADHD? 5. What is Dyscalculia? 6. Visualisation and Synaesthesia 7. Colours and Reading 8. Being Creative – or Becoming Creative? 9. Sports and Genes 10. Invisible Girls, Invisible Women 11. Sleep 12. Neurodiversity and Concluding Remarks ...
