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The Dyslexic Adult Interventions and Outcomes: An Evidence-Based Approach

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Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

22.04.2013

Verlag

John Wiley & Sons Inc

Seitenzahl

336

Maße (L/B/H)

22,8/15,1/1,7 cm

Gewicht

431 g

Auflage

2nd edition

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-119-97393-5

Beschreibung

Rezension

"As a guide to assessing and alleviating dyslexic difficultes in adulthood, this book is a comprehensive and thorough guide, and can be highly recommended." PATOSS Bulletin, Winter 2013

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

22.04.2013

Verlag

John Wiley & Sons Inc

Seitenzahl

336

Maße (L/B/H)

22,8/15,1/1,7 cm

Gewicht

431 g

Auflage

2nd edition

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-119-97393-5

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: The Dyslexic Adult
  • Preface to the Second Edition xv

    Preface to the First Edition xvii

    Acknowledgements xix

    Prologue xxi

    1 Dyslexia in the Adult Years 1

    Introduction 1

    History 5

    Terminology 6

    Defining Dyslexia 6

    Evidence-based Practice 8

    The Nature of Dyslexia: Behavioural Characteristics 10

    Observable Behavioural Characteristics 11

    Affective Characteristics 12

    Positive Characteristics 13

    Behavioural Characteristics: Empirical Evidence 15

    Explaining Characteristics 15

    Biology and Neurology 15

    Cognition 17

    Dyslexia: AWorking Memory Model 19

    Explaining Positive Characteristics 23

    Explaining Affective Characteristics 26

    AWorking Definition 28

    Dyslexia and Other Syndromes 28

    Dyspraxia 29

    Dyscalculia 30

    Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 31

    Asperger's Syndrome 31

    Visual Stress 32

    Degrees of Dyslexia 32

    The Prevalence of Dyslexia 33

    Summary 34

    2 Interventions 35

    Introduction 35

    Psychological Development in the Adult Years 35

    Transitions 37

    Successful Adjustment 38

    Risk and Resilience 38

    Learning in Adulthood 40

    Types of Intervention 41

    The Role of the Tutor/Coach 44

    Key Skills 44

    The Development of Metacognitive Skills 46

    Skill Development, Compensation and Accommodation: An Integrated Framework for Development 47

    Alternative Interventions 49

    Summary 51

    3 Identification and Assessment 52

    Introduction 52

    Information Gathering 53

    Interviews 54

    Screening 57

    Checklists 57

    Computer-based Tests 58

    LADS - Plus Version 58

    StudyScan and QuickScan 58

    Individually Administered Tests 59

    York Adult Assessment Battery 59

    Dyslexia Adult Screening Test (DAST) 60

    Scholastic Abilities Test for Adults (SATA) 60

    Formal Diagnosis 61

    Testing Intelligence 62

    WAIS-IV 63

    Verbal Tests 64

    Working Memory Tests 64

    Perceptual Reasoning Tests 64

    Processing Speed 64

    The Global Composite - Full Scale IQ 64

    The Specific Composite - Index Scores 65

    The Sub-test - Level WAIS-IV as an Ipsative Test 65

    The Item Level and Task Cognitive Capacities 66

    Abbreviated Scales 67

    Tests for Teachers 68

    Further Psychological Testing 68

    Phonological Processing and Naming Speed 68

    Memory Ability 69

    Executive Functioning 70

    Achievements in Literacy and Numeracy 71

    Reading 71

    Reading Levels 71

    The Components of a Reading Assessment 73

    Decoding 73

    Comprehension 74

    Listening Comprehension 75

    Speed of Reading 75

    The Assessment of Metacognition in Reading 76

    The Assessment of Reading Skills and Information Technology 77

    Writing and Spelling 77

    Numeracy 79

    Measuring Affective Characteristics 80

    Self-Esteem 80

    Anxiety 80

    Re-assessment 81

    Diagnosis and English as an Additional Language 81

    Diagnosis and Other Syndromes 83

    Dyspraxia/DCD 84

    Dyscalculia 84

    ADD/ADHD 85

    Asperger's Syndrome 85

    Visual Stress 85

    Pretending to Have a Learning Difficulty 86

    Feedback to Client 86

    ReportWriting 87

    Summary 88

    Appendix A: Sample Report 95

    Appendix B: A Guide through the Maze of Assessments 97

    4 Counselling 100

    Introduction 100

    Aims of Counselling 101

    Issues in Counselling Dyslexic People 101

    Approaches to Counselling 102

    Couple Counselling 110

    Referring On 110

    Summary 111

    5 Personal Development 112

    Introduction 112

    Self-understanding 112

    The Nature of the Difficulty 113<