Book description
A definitive and evidence-based guide for psychologists, teachers,
coaches, HR personnel and all professionals who must understand and work
with dyslexic adults.
- The only book to look at dyslexia within the context of life span
developmental psychology, including the factors that contribute to
success - now fully revised and updated
- Combines an accessible style with a strong focus on evidence-based
practice and a sound theoretical model on which to base assessment,
counselling, teaching and training
- Provides a clear guide to the kinds of assessment that can be
conducted and the ways in which dyslexic adults can be supported in
selection, training, education and employment
- Includes coverage of overlapping syndromes such as dyspraxia and
dyscalculia, and up-to-date check lists for syndromes that can be
used as part of the assessment process
David McLoughlin
is a Visiting Professor in Psychology at the University of Buckingham.
He is Director of Independent Dyslexia Consultants, a UK organisation
which has worked with dyslexic adults and children for 25 years.
Carol A. Leather is training director at Independent Dyslexia
Consultants and a researcher at Surrey University. She has been
instrumental in developing strategic approaches to support dyslexic
employees in sectors including the emergency services, banking and the
civil service.
Together, David and Carol edited the 2010 edition of the British
Dyslexia Association's prestigious Dyslexia in Employment Handbook.
