Dyslexia in the Workplace - Softcover

Bartlett, Diana; Moody, Sylvia

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9781861561725: Dyslexia in the Workplace

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861561725 ISBN 13: 9781861561725

Publisher: Wiley, 2000

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Dyslexia in the Workplace is written both for dyslexic adults and for professionals concerned with helping them, for example psychologists, tutors, therapists, researchers, disability advisors and welfare officers. It also offers advice to employers on how to help dyslexic staff. The book covers the nature of dyslexic difficulties and their effects, both practical and emotional. Dyspraxic difficulties are also discussed. Assessment tests are described and reviewed and recent research is summarised. Detailed advice is given on tackling the difficulties; topics covered include work organisation and effective work methods, reading and writing for work purposes, memory skills, oral presentation and interaction, and dealing with the emotions associated with dyslexia. Finally, guidance is given on the Disability Discrimination Act and sources of information and help are listed.

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About the Author:

Diana Bartlett is a psychologist specialising in dyslexia, memory, social skills training, language and learning. She works as a one-to-one trainer and adviser for dyslexic adults in the workplace and in higher education.

Sylvia Moody is a clinical psychologist specialising in the assessment of dyslexic adults. She has written award-winning books on dyslexia for teenagers, students and employed adults.

Review:

‘Employers, college lecturers, students and all adults with dyslexia will be delighted to get their hands on this easily accessible and readable book. Although an introductory guide it covers all the key areas – assessment, accommodations, overlapping conditions, assistive technology, self-esteem, and legal issues.

‘This book is sure to be a best seller; written by experienced practitioners who show a great deal of understanding and empathy – its accessibility will make it a must-have for employers and university personnel, all who want to do their best for adults with dyslexia, but desperately need a clear blueprint to follow. This book is that blueprint!

‘I am sure all in the field will appreciate the efforts of Diana Bartlett, Sylvia Moody and Katherine Kindersley to provide a clear and succinct guide to help them understand the needs and the challenges of all adults with dyslexia more clearly.
—Dr Gavin Reid, Independent Psychologist and Consultant, Vancouver, Canada

‘Never before have I read a book that allows me to learn about myself in a style that is as clear, compassionate and focused as Diana Bartlett and Sylvia Moody’s in Dyslexia in the Workplace. It offers hope, encourages understanding and teaches ways to navigate the complications that adult life brings to the person who learns differently. This book is the ultimate in positive thinking and reality-based, easy-to-implement solutions.
— Debra Brooks, Educational and Behavioural Specialist and Consultant to the US Department of Defense

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