Adult Dyslexia: A Guide for the Workplace by Gary Fitzgibbon (English) Hardcover

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Adult Dyslexia by Gary Fitzgibbon, Brian O'Connor Dyslexia is usually considered a disorder of childhood, but many sufferers continue to have problems during adulthood or were never helped in childhood. 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. This work deals with this topic. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 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. Flap 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. Table of Contents 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. Long Description 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. Feature Author is an experience occupational psychologist. Focuses on workplace as opposed to classroom skills. Includes practical question/answer sections and screening tools. Emphasizes the strengths as well as the weaknesses of dyslexic employees. Details ISBN 0470847255 Author Brian O'Connor Short Title ADULT DYSLEXIA Language English ISBN-10 0470847255 ISBN-13 9780470847251 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Subtitle A Guide for the Workplace Edition 1st Pages 184 Residence ENK Affiliation Adult Dyslexia Skills and Development Centre, London DOI 10.1604/9780470847251 UK Release Date 2002-04-19 US Release Date 2002-04-19 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2002-04-19 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780471487128 DEWEY 616.85530088658 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Origin GB Product Class Description Social Issues, Services & Welfare AU Release Date 2002-04-18 NZ Release Date 2002-04-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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