The Dyslexic Adult in A Non-Dyslexic WorldISBN: 978-1-86156-207-4
Paperback
236 pages
November 2000
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Part 1.
Starting Points.
The Dyslexic Cognitive Style.
Diagnosis.
Definitions and Being "dyslexic".
Part 2.
Living in The Non-dyslexic World - personal, Family, Work and Study Life.
Formative Influences.
Self-esteem and patterns of Behaviour.
Dyslexia in The Family.
Choosing a job or Career.
Experiences and Creative Solutions in The Workplace.
The Dyslexic Adult and The learning Context.
Supporting Dyslexic Learners -remediation or Remedy?
From basic Literacy Classes to a University Degree and Beyond - a Longitudinal Case study.
Part 3.
Turning Points.
Dyslexia in The 21st Century.