Succeeding and Adult Dyslexia
Personal Perspectives, Practical Ideas, and Theoretical Directions

Understanding adult dyslexia and exploring strategy-based solutions to encourage success in work.

Carol Leather (Author), John Everatt (Author)

9781108844819, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 1 February 2024

334 pages
23.5 x 15.9 x 2.4 cm, 0.62 kg

'The book would be a useful resource for specialist SpLD practitioners working with adults and those training to do so. The book provides an excellent insight into the lived experiences of adult dyslexics, while also explaining theoretical concepts and how these concepts underpin the practical strategies provided. Employers and HR departments would also find the book helpful as it provides insight into what it is like to be a dyslexic employee in a wide variety of professions, while also offering practical solutions to challenges. … Adult dyslexia is not the same in its manifestation as in childhood; it is more variable in adulthood. This difference is often misunderstood, and this book is an invaluable resource in demystifying this situation.' Glynis Lavington, Patoss Bulletin

There is a need to demonstrate the potential that dyslexic adults have to achieve success despite the difficulties often associated with dyslexia. A focus on adults with dyslexia is pertinent given that individual life experiences have the potential to make dyslexia in adulthood more variable in manifestation than in childhood. This book offers a comprehensive discussion of the relationship between dyslexia and success based on current understanding derived from theory and practice, including the challenges of dyslexia in work-related contexts and a range of potential solutions. It presents a framework to conceptualise adult dyslexia and these individual difficulties and provides a basis for success. Personal stories of adult dyslexics who have faced work-related challenges are included alongside a set of strategy-based solutions for dealing with and responding to such challenges. This is an essential resource for dyslexic adults themselves, plus coaches, HR departments, and managers in organisations and training institutions.

Part I: 1. Introduction
2. Adult dyslexia
3. Theoretical perspectives on success
Part II: 4. Strategies contributing to success
5. Literacy and language issues and strategies
6. Effective communication
7. Dyslexia in the workplace
8. Organisational influences on success
9. Personal perspectives of dyslexia and career success
10. Summary and conclusions: a revised framework.

Subject Areas: Educational psychology [JNC]