Managing Dyslexia At University: Resource For Students, Academ

Description: A thorough and comprehensive guide for both education professionals and those affected by dyslexia, this book is predominantly a guidebook. It includes lots of practical advice and is based on the authors' sound knowledge of current theory and practice. It includes: photocopiable materials; contact and reference details; personal organisation advice; ways forward for potential problems; and information on secondary or associated difficulties. Table of Contents: Dyslexia, Legal and Administrative Issues; Assessment and Diagnosis; Effects of Dyslexia on Literacy Skills; Effects of Dyslexia on Studying and Learning; Secondary and Associated Difficulties; Choosing a Degree Subject - horses for courses; University-based Support; Roles and Responsibilities of Staff and Students; Study Skills for the Dyslexic Student; CD Photocopiable Resources. Author Biography: Claire Jamieson is Dyslexia Coordinator for University College London and Course Tutor for OCR Certificate in SpLD. She has 20 years experience in assessing and teaching learners with dyslexia; Susan Tresman is Education Director at the British Dyslexia Association. Uta Frith is a world expert on autism spectrum disorders. She is Professor in Cognitive Development at the University of London and contributed to the Medical Research Council review of Autism Research (2001).