Description
What is dyslexia and how is it assessed in adults? What is the most appropriate training for those who work with dyslexic people?
This comprehensive guide is for professionals working with adults with dyslexia in the learning and working environment. It uses practical definitions and offers advice that can be understood by professionals and employers with little or no previous understanding of dyslexia.
This guide also covers key aspects of learning in adults with dyslexia, including individual profiles, strengths, weaknesses, the role of the tutor, course design, assessment, method of teaching, and support strategies. Case studies highlight the examples of good practice in the workplace.
An invaluable text for teachers and practitioners in the field of dyslexia, adults with dyslexia, employers, and educational and occupational psychologists.
Authors: Gavin Reid and Jane Kirk
ISBN: 0471852058
