Dyslexia in higher education : anxiety and coping skills / Amanda T. Abbott-Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abbott-Jones, Amanda T., 1969- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dyslexics--Education (Higher).

Dyslexics.

Stress management.

Stress (Psychology).

Anxiety.

College students with disabilities--Psychology.

College students with disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 306 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2022.

Summary:

People can best help dyslexic students once they understand dyslexia's association with anxiety and effective coping strategies, both cognitively and emotionally. By highlighting the perspectives of dyslexic students, this book evidences the prevalence of anxiety in dyslexic communities. The shared experience from a range of dyslexic learners pinpoints best practice models and helps combat the isolation felt by many with learning difficulties. The author targets academic areas where students struggle, offering techniques to overcome these barriers. Such obstacles are not always due to cognitive factors but may be associated with negative experiences, leading to fear and uncertainty. Recounting these sticking points through student voices, rather than from a staff viewpoint, enables readers to find meaningful solutions to dyslexia-related problems. Through this dynamic methodology, the book shows researchers and practitioners how to understand dyslexic needs on an emotional level, while presenting dyslexic readers with practical coping methods.

Contents:

Dyslexia in adult students

Dyslexia, anxiety and social/emotional barriers in higher education

Theories of anxiety and coping

Identification of the prevalence of anxiety

Effects of dyslexia and emotional responses to academic tasks

Cognitive techniques to overcome barriers to learning

Emotional techniques to overcome barriers to learning

Theoretical insights on dyslexic anxiety and coping responses

Concluding thoughts and moving forwards.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 26 Oct 2021).

ISBN:

1-009-03686-6

1-009-03720-X

1-009-03216-X

OCLC:

1287138238