Adult Dyslexia A Guide for the Workplace

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

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 toadult dyslexics.

About the Authors.

Preface.

Adult Dyslexia: Myths, Realities and Success.

How Society can Disable or Empower Dyslexics.

Disability Anti-Discrimination Legislation.

Dyslexics in the Workforce: Strengths, Weaknesses and Reasonable Adjustments.

Managing Adult Dyslexia in the Work Place.

Counselling Adult Dyslexics.

Appendix. Useful Organisations.

References.

Index.

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Adult Dyslexia A Guide for the Workplace

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials