- Hardcover: 184 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (19 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0470847255
- ISBN-13: 978-0470847251
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 1.6 x 25.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,840,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"…I recommend it as essential reading for practitioners…" (The Occupational Psychologist, December 2002)
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"…I recommend it as essential reading for practitioners…" (The Occupational Psychologist, December 2002)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a welcome addition to the all too few that have been produced on adult dyslexia. As an adult dyslexic myself I was amazed to read something that explained everything that I have experienced over the last 37 years, mainly in relation to the memory and verbal communication problems I've experienced, in contrast to the sometimes condescending comments that you typically read about dyslexia in adulthood. I would have preferred a larger font but that is a minor point - it's better to get practical advice in small font than endless talk about reading problems in large font.
I just hope the authors will write another book soon. Excellent work
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best book I've read to date on adult dyslexia. Unlike most books on dyslexia that focus on literacy skills, it specifically addresses the non-literacy problems and, importantly, problems that dyslexics encounter in the workplace. As a dyslexic with a foreign language degree I feel that I've largely overcome my literacy problems. Most people think that dyslexics problems are about reading and writing. If you've mastered these they think your dyslexic has gone away.
What's so good about this book is that it identifies the other difficulties you may experience such as (in my case) remembering long verbal instructions and coping with communicating your thoughts to people when put on the spot. You may be more easily distracted than non-dyslexics and take longer to complete tasks as a result.
The book suggests specific training courses designed for dyslexics, as apposed to more general courses designed for non-dyslexics. Topics cited include learning to control the flow of information coming to you from others.
Having read the book I feel more confident about my abilities and it's given me a framework to think about how I can get what I need from other people. It also includes contact details where you can get help.
I'd thoroughly recommend this book to people with dyslexic, HR personnel and managers. It's a very positive book and I feel much better for reading it!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an excelent book that has practical advice for both professionals and dyslexics themselves. It is very readable and in my experience it is the first text that succeeds in distinguishing adult dyslexics from children with this condition; it presents a very strong case for reassessing the validity of what educationalists say about dyslexia and for improving how dyslexics are accommodated in workplaces.
The chapter on European Law is very informative and outlines important changes that are soon to be introduced into disability anti discrimination legislation.
This book is destined to become essential reading for all HR people as well as adult dyslexics who feel they are not being treated as they should be treated by their employer (or their school/college/university).
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand what adult dyslexia is and what can be done to make it a positive experience.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Annoying
I haven't bought the book so my comments are from reviewing pages on Amazon. My main, and strong, gripe is that the author totally dismisses any diagnosis of dyslexia being done by... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Assessor
A nice book
Though I haven't read through the book, but just from reading the beginning page, I know this book is quite critical to my problem. It helps a lot.
Published 14 months ago by Andrew Chen
A Different Angle on Dyslexia
This book is very well written and offers useful information for anyone with an interest in dyslexia or anyone who happens to be dyslexic. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2004 by Peter Anderson
Practical, Original and Intelligent
At last a book that recogniises adults are adults. The information is up-to-date and useful for both dyslexics and manager who have dyslexic employees. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2004 by Michele jones
Waste of time and money
This book is boring. Most of the stuff in it can be found on the Internet. It isn't particularly easy for dyslexic people to read. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2004 by ozadz.com
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