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The Adult Dyslexic : Interventions and Outcomes by Prof David McLoughlin, Dr Carol Leather, Patricia Stringer is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Adult Dyslexic : Interventions and Outcomes about?

<p>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.</p> <p class="null1">Contents:</p> <ul> <li>Developmental dyslexia – aetiology; characteristics in adulthood</li> <li>Identification – risk factors; interviewing; screening; assessment</li> <li>Counselling – issues; theoretical approaches; basic skills; advanced skills</li> <li>Personal development – social skills; communication skills; confidence; self-esteem</li> <li>Teaching – reading; spelling; writing; numeracy</li> <li>Tutoring – learning skills; reading strategies; writing techniques; examination and test taking; note taking; metacognition</li> <li>Training – career development; strategy acquisition; complementary skills; self-assertion</li> <li>Advocacy – in education; in the work place; support groups</li> </ul>

Who reads The Adult Dyslexic : Interventions and Outcomes?

Author

Prof David McLoughlin, Dr Carol Leather, Patricia Stringer

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons, Inc

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9781861560452

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Health & Fitness, Medical, Education