Dyslexia and Self-concept: Seeking a Dyslexic Identity

by RobertBurden (Author), Burden Burden (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $43.18

  This book addresses the important area of dyslexic children' s perception of themselves and how this is shaped by people and processes within their early school careers.

  It draws upon hitherto neglected psychological concepts such as self-efficacy, locus of control and learned helplessness to explain within a social-interactivist framework the powerful effect of self-perceptions on the social, emotional and academic development of dyslexics. Techniques for assessing these factors are described and research evidence is provided to demonstrate how a sense of dyslexic pride associated with positive academic outcomes can be achieved.

  The book is aimed at teachers, teacher-trainers, parents and academics researching developmental aspects of dyslexia, but combines scholarship and research in a manner that makes it accessible to adult dyslexics also.