{"product_id":"dyslexia-in-the-workplace-an-introductory-guide-paperback-softback-9780470683743","title":"Dyslexia in the Workplace; An Introductory Guide (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470683743","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDyslexia in the Workplace\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introductory Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Employers, college lecturers, students and all adults with dyslexia will be delighted to get their hands on this easily accessible and readable book. Although an introductory guide it covers all the key areas – assessment, accommodations, overlapping conditions, assistive technology, self-esteem, and legal issues.  \u003cp\u003e‘This book is sure to be a best seller; written by experienced practitioners who show a great deal of understanding and empathy – its accessibility will make it a must-have for employers and university personnel, all who want to do their best for adults with dyslexia, but desperately need a clear blueprint to follow. This book is that blueprint!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I am sure all in the field will appreciate the efforts of Diana Bartlett, Sylvia Moody and Katherine Kindersley to provide a clear and succinct guide to help them understand the needs and the challenges of all adults with dyslexia more clearly.\u003cbr\u003e —Dr Gavin Reid, Independent Psychologist and Consultant, Vancouver, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Never before have I read a book that allows me to learn about myself in a style that is as clear, compassionate and focused as Diana Bartlett and Sylvia Moody’s in \u003ci\u003eDyslexia in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e. It offers hope, encourages understanding and teaches ways to navigate the complications that adult life brings to the person who learns differently. This book is the ultimate in positive thinking and reality-based, easy-to-implement solutions.\u003cbr\u003e — Debra Brooks, Educational and Behavioural Specialist and Consultant to the US Department of Defense\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDiana Bartlett (Author), Sylvia Moody (Author), Katherine Kindersley (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470683743, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 July 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e328 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.2 x 15.4 x 2.4 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Dyslexia in the workplace is a detailed and comprehensive guide with 5 helpful Appendices. This guide is equally useful for employers, dyslexia professionals and dyslexia workers.\" (Dyslexia Contact, 3 September 2011)  \u003cp\u003e\"A good book and one I would like to keep on the shelf and will certainly wish to refer to again.\" (Dyslexia Review, 1 July 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a well written and thoughtfully structed book, and one which deserves a wide readership.\" (RoSPA Occupational Safety \u0026amp; Health Journal, 1 February 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a must-read for all professionals who work with dyslexic employees as well as to dyslexic employees themselves. I strongly recommend it.\" (PATOSS Bulletin, Summer 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDyslexia in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is a very useful guide. Whereas it can be read from cover to cover, the format also allows the reader to dip in and find the parts they want to refer to. It is very clearly set out and its accessibility and explanatory approach make it a reassuring read as well as an enlightening one. Each chapter ends with further reading in the companion volumes for those who wish to find out more.\" (Dyslexia Review, Summer 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe second edition of \u003ci\u003eDyslexia in the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to how dyslexic adults in employment can improve their skills, and how their employers and other professionals can help.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers invaluable insights for overcoming obstacles to success, enhancing workplace efficiency and ensuring that dyslexic employees achieve their full potential\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten in an accessible style that is perfect for professionals and dyslexic individuals alike\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers related syndromes such as dyspraxia, attention deficit disorder and visual stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the legal obligations and other issues that are important to workplace managers, especially human resources professionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides authoritative guidance on recent case law relating to dyslexia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAuthor Biographies.  \u003cp\u003ePrologue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart A Identifying Dyslexia\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSylvia Moody\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Dyslexia in the Workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Understanding a Diagnostic Report.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Judgement Day: Tom Goes for an Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Workplace Needs Assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Dyspraxia and Attention Deficit Disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Visual Factors in Reading Difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart B Tackling Dyslexia\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eDiana Bartlett\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Getting Started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Overall Work Strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 General Work Organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Efficient Work Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 General Writing Skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Some Specific Work Documents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Reading and Remembering Work Documents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 General Oral Skills and Interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Dealing with Negative Attitudes and Emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart C Managing Dyslexia\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eKatherine Kindersley\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 From College to Workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Working with Dyslexia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Reasonable Adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart D Judging Dyslexia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Dyslexia: An Employment Lawyer Speaks (\u003ci\u003eKatherine Kindersley\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Dyslexia in the Dock (\u003ci\u003eSylvia Moody\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Checklists for Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, AD(H)D and Visual Stress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Assistive Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Relaxation and Visualisation Exercises (\u003ci\u003eDiana Bartlett\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Useful Addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 Further Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449457013016,"sku":"9780470683743","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470683743.jpg?v=1785200272","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dyslexia-in-the-workplace-an-introductory-guide-paperback-softback-9780470683743","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}