Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive Responses to Specific Learning Differences - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470997532 ISBN 13: 9780470997536

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

This edited collection offers screening, teaching and practical support for specific learning differences in Higher Education

• Uses international case studies to explain how psychologists identify, assess and support a range of specific learning differences in students
• The higher education sector has come to terms with dyslexia, but todayâ??s students are disclosing a range of learning differences including dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergerâ??s Syndrome and dyscalculia
• Institutions in all major Western countries are required by law to avoid disadvantaging students with special educational needs, so staff must be up to date on how to recognise and support them
• Supported by an already popular website, Brain HE, with extra materials and colour photographs

About this title

About the Author

Dr David Pollak is Principal Lecturer in Learning Support at De Montfort University. He runs the highly successful website brainhe.com. He has specialised in neurodiversity such as dyslexia for over 30 years, and is a UK National Teaching Fellow.

From the Back Cover

Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive Responses to Specific Learning Differences brings together the expertise of a powerful group of authoritative writers, offering an explanation of how psychologists identify a range of specific learning differences in students. It provides detailed information about the most common types of neurodiversity, and explores them in relation to relevant legislation, institutional policy and the overall learning and teaching implications. It also investigates the most effective computer hardware and programs used by students to help them access the curriculum. This book strikes a coherent balance between theoretical and practical aspects of neurodiversity, identifying the key issues and forecasting future trends. The case studies featured throughout are designed to have a broad international appeal.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470997532
• ISBN 13: 9780470997536
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Pollak David