Making dyslexia work for you / Vicki Goodwin and Bonita Thomson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goodwin, Vicki.

Contributor:

Thomson, Bonita.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dyslexics--Education.

Dyslexics.

Dyslexia.

Study skills.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Written for dyslexic adults or anyone who thinks they might be dyslexic, this bold and imaginative book is deliberately concise and easy to dip into.User-friendly, essential guide to the world of study and work for anyone with dyslexia;Identifies the key needs of adults and young people who are dyslexic;Encourages them to put together their own package of ideas and strategies for success;Offers practical activities, examples and support covering reading, memory, organization, self-esteem, IT and dyslexia in the w

Contents:

Making Dyslexia Work for You; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Using our website; PART 1 Dyslexia and you; 1 Finding out about dyslexia and the brain; 2 Exploring your dyslexia; 3 How dyslexia affects you; 4 Support from those close to you; PART 2 Finding the best way for you; 5 Reading and the world of print; 6 Getting down what you want to say; 7 Getting done what you want to do; 8 Self-esteem and motivation; 9 Handling numbers; 10 Making memory work for you; PART 3 Resources for you; 11 Helping yourself with technology; 12 Looking wider; APPENDICES

Appendix A Checklist for dyslexiaAppendix B Useful and interesting books; Appendix C Useful addresses; Appendix D Glossary; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-136-63150-X

1-280-68764-9

9786613664587

1-136-63151-8

0-203-80311-6

9780203803110

OCLC:

804664957