Dyslexia in the Workplace: An Introductory Guide

by SylviaMoody (Author), Diana Bartlett (Author), KatherineKindersley (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2010

  $32.53

  The second edition of Dyslexia in the Workplace is a comprehensive guide to how dyslexic adults in employment can improve their skills, and how their employers and other professionals can help. * Offers invaluable insights for overcoming obstacles to success, enhancing workplace efficiency and ensuring that dyslexic employees achieve their full potential * Written in an accessible style that is perfect for professionals and dyslexic individuals alike * Covers related syndromes such as dyspraxia, attention deficit disorder and visual stress * Explores the legal obligations and other issues that are important to workplace managers, especially human resources professionals * Provides authoritative guidance on recent case law relating to dyslexia

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.98

  This text is designed for both dyslexic adults and for professionals concerned with helping them, for example psychologists, tutors, therapists, researchers, disability advisors and welfare officers. It also offers advice to employers on how to help dyslexic staff. The book covers the nature of dyslexic difficulties and their effects, both practical and emotional. Dyspraxic difficulties are also discussed. Assessment tests are described and reviewed and research is summarized. Detailed advice is given on tackling the difficulties; topics covered include work organization and effective work methods, reading and writing for work purposes, memory skills, oral presentation and interation, and dealing with the emotions associated with dyslexia. Finally, guidance is given on the Disability Discrimination Act and sources of information and help are listed. Throughout the book, there are numerous case studies designed to capture the immediate experiences of dyslexic people at work.