Dyslexia Friendly Further And Higher Education

Download or read book Dyslexia-Friendly Further and Higher Education written by Barbara Pavey and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-01-20 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by authors with extensive experience of working with students with dyslexia, this book provides clear guidance and practical strategies for dyslexia-friendly practice for those working with young people aged 14 to 19 and adults in education or work-based training. Looking at how dyslexia impacts on learning, the authors suggest ways to improve the learning environment and explain how to help students develop the basic skills that will help them to make the transition from study to employment. Building on the latest research and understanding of dyslexia, they also consider overlapping syndromes, emotional and social issues, and funding.