{"product_id":"adult-dyslexia-a-guide-for-the-workplace-paperback","title":"Adult Dyslexia: A Guide for the Workplace - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Fitzgibbon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the workplace, dyslexia can be the root cause of under-performance that manifests itself in ways other than those typically associated with child dyslexics. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adult Dyslexia gives practical advice about identifying and helping adult dyslexics in ways that are relevant to the workplace and suitable for adults, rather than being adaptations of methods used with children. \u003cbr\u003e * Written by an experienced occupational psychologist \u003cbr\u003e * Includes a practical question\/answer section and screening tools \u003cbr\u003e * Emphasises that dyslexics have strengths as well as weaknesses \u003cbr\u003e * An invaluable tool for managers to help develop dyslexic employees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDyslexia is a condition that is widely misunderstood in the world of work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdult Dyslexia: A Guide for the Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e shows why small and large employers should be aware of European laws on anti-discrimination and dyslexia. It provides practical advice on how to identify dyslexics in the workplace, how to create the right environment for them to thrive and how organizations can make the transition from a framework that perceives dyslexia as a problem to one that perceives it as a solution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, real-life case studies illustrate the points being made and a number of invaluable practical resources are available including an appendix of useful organizations, an adult dyslexia screening check list and a seven-step procedure for counselling adult dyslexics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGary Fitzgibbon and Brian O'Connor have varied and extensive experience of both advising organizations on adult dyslexia issues and providing assessment, counselling and training services to adult dyslexics. Their book is an essential resource for disability specialists, occupational psychologists, counsellors, HR managers, teachers\/lecturers of adults and importantly, dyslexics and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Fitzgibbon\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eBrian O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e have varied and extensive experience of both advising organizations on adult dyslexia issues and providing assessment, counselling and training services toadult dyslexics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9.6 x 6.68 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 22, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52488562901299,"sku":"9780471487128","price":123.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/mKQYuqkQ_F9780471487128.webp?v=1759881283","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/adult-dyslexia-a-guide-for-the-workplace-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}