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In order to become successful, adults with dyslexia need to be able to take control of their lives. This book aims to promote greater understanding of the nature of dyslexia as it is manifested in the adult years and to describe the skills professionals need if they are to empower dyslexic people through the process of assessment, counselling, teaching and training. Contents:* Developmental dyslexia -- aetiology; characteristics in adulthood* Identification -- risk factors; interviewing; screening; assessment* Counselling -- issues; theoretical approaches; basic skills; advanced skills* Personal development -- social skills; communication skills; confidence; self--esteem* Teaching -- reading; spelling; writing; numeracy* Tutoring -- learning skills; reading strategies; writing techniques; examination and test taking; note taking; metacognition* Training -- career development; strategy acquisition; complementary skills; self--assertion* Advocacy -- in education; in the work place; support groups

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Author:   David McLoughlin ,  Carol Leather ,  Patricia Stringer ,  Patricia Stringer
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Whurr Publishers Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.444kg
ISBN:  

9781861560452

ISBN 10:   1861560451
Pages:   150
Publication Date:   01 June 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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