Adult Dyslexia: A Guide for the Workplace [Hardcover]

Gary Fitzgibbon (Author), Brian O'Connor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0470847255 | ISBN-13: 978-0470847251 | Edition: 1

In the workplace, dyslexia can be the root cause of under-performance that manifests itself in ways other than those typically associated with child dyslexics.

Adult Dyslexia gives practical advice about identifying and helping adult dyslexics in ways that are relevant to the workplace and suitable for adults, rather than being adaptations of methods used with children.
* Written by an experienced occupational psychologist
* Includes a practical question/answer section and screening tools
* Emphasises that dyslexics have strengths as well as weaknesses
* An invaluable tool for managers to help develop dyslexic employees

Editorial Reviews

Review

"…I recommend it as essential reading for practitioners…" (The Occupational Psychologist, December 2002) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

Dyslexia is a condition that is widely misunderstood in the world of work.

Adult Dyslexia: A Guide for the Workplace shows why small and large employers should be aware of European laws on anti-discrimination and dyslexia. It provides practical advice on how to identify dyslexics in the workplace, how to create the right environment for them to thrive and how organizations can make the transition from a framework that perceives dyslexia as a problem to one that perceives it as a solution.

Throughout the book, real-life case studies illustrate the points being made and a number of invaluable practical resources are available including an appendix of useful organizations, an adult dyslexia screening check list and a seven-step procedure for counselling adult dyslexics.

Gary Fitzgibbon and Brian O'Connor have varied and extensive experience of both advising organizations on adult dyslexia issues and providing assessment, counselling and training services to adult dyslexics. Their book is an essential resource for disability specialists, occupational psychologists, counsellors, HR managers, teachers/lecturers of adults and importantly, dyslexics and their families.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470847255
• ISBN-13: 978-0470847251
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,872,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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