Academic Writing and Dyslexia

Academic Writing and Dyslexia
Author: Adrian J. Wallbank
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2018-01-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 135196688X

This book presents a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition specifically tailored to the needs of dyslexic students in higher education. Readers will learn to successfully structure and articulate their ideas, get to grips with critical reading, thinking and writing, and fulfil their full academic potential. The ‘writing process’ is demystified and techniques for writing compelling, insightful and mark generating essays are conveyed via innovative and meaningful representations, templates, images, icons and prompts, specifically designed to meet the visual and ‘big picture’ strengths of dyslexic learners. A companion website offers supplementary exercises, examples, videos and a full range of downloadable templates and bookmarks. Written by a dyslexic for dyslexics, Academic Writing and Dyslexia is underpinned by extensive research. As a dyslexic student you will learn to present your thoughts with confidence, critically evaluate competing arguments and gain top marks. The book will help you bridge the gap between your existing coping strategies and the increased demands and rigours of academic writing at university. It will be an invaluable resource for dyslexic students, academics, dyslexia specialists, learning developers and writing tutors throughout the higher education sector.

Be a Brilliant Dyslexic Student

Be a Brilliant Dyslexic Student
Author: Sarah J Myhill
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2022-06-02
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 152979143X

An accessible, positive study guide for students with dyslexia, this book uses tried-and-tested strategies to empower you to achieve your academic goals. Boost your confidence by learning from other brilliant dyslexic students, and maximise your strengths by learning how to: · Work smart and identify how you learn best · Increase your reading speed · Mind-map effectively · Utilise memory and concentration techniques A message from the author about the book title: ′We understand that many of you don’t want to feel defined by your neurodiversity, but also that it is a part of who you are and your life. After discussion with some of my students we chose this title for its positivity and empowering message. Ultimately this guide is to help you play to your strengths and be a brilliant student – with dyslexia.′ Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.

Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia

Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia
Author: Sandra Hargreaves
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2016-05-17
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1473968259

Do you want to improve your study skills? Packed full of advice on topics including note taking, essay writing, reading strategies and exam techniques, Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia is an essential read for students with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) in further and higher education. The guidance and tools provided help you organise and plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence, so you succeed throughout your studies. The new edition contains: A new chapter on critical thinking, giving you confidence in analysing information and expressing an argument A new chapter on how to make the most of lectures, to ensure you’re maximising your learning opportunities The latest IT and software references, including links to online assistive technologies A toolkit of downloadable resources to help you plan and study with ease, including templates, planners, tasks and activities, and toolsheets. This edition also comes with a fully editable digital download of the book, so you can access it in your preferred reading format. Practical and interactive, this book motivates, inspires and guides you through all your studies. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Academic Writing and Dyslexia

Academic Writing and Dyslexia
Author: Adrian J. Wallbank
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2022-11-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000624234

Fully revised and expanded, this book presents a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition tailored to the needs of students with dyslexia in Higher Education. It will help you to successfully structure and articulate your ideas, get to grips with critical reading, thinking and writing and fulfil your full academic potential. The ‘writing process’ (e.g. genre and style, critical thinking and reading, writing, sentence construction, and proofreading editing) is de-mystified and translated into innovative, meaningful visual representations in the form of templates, images, icons and prompts designed to meet the visual and ‘big picture’ learning styles and strengths of your dyslexia. Underpinned by extensive research, this book will help you to present your thoughts and evaluate and critique competing arguments in a compelling way. It is written to help you bridge the gap between your existing coping strategies and the increased demands and rigours of academic writing at university. This second edition features enhanced visual techniques for reading online, expanded material to cover scientific writing, literature reviews, reflective writing and academic style, and detailed explanations of how dyslexia affects writing, how to reduce pressure on your working memory and how to get your creativity and ideas onto the page in order to excel. This book serves as an invaluable resource for dyslexic students, academics, dyslexia specialists, learning developers, and writing tutors throughout the Higher Education sector.

Reading, Writing and Dyslexia (Classic Edition)

Reading, Writing and Dyslexia (Classic Edition)
Author: Andrew W Ellis
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317365771

This is a classic edition of Andrew Ellis’ acclaimed introduction to the scientific study of reading, writing and dyslexia, which now includes a new introduction from the author. The book describes the remarkable skills of reading and writing – how we acquire them, how we exercise them as skilled readers and writers, and what can go wrong with them in childhood disorders or as a result of brain damage. The new introduction reflects on some key research developments since the book was first published. Reading, Writing and Dyslexia is an engaging introduction to the field which is still completely relevant to today’s readers. It will remain essential reading for all students of psychology and education, whilst also being accessible to parents and teachers.

My Dyslexia

My Dyslexia
Author: Philip Schultz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0393083500

“A success story . . . proof that one can rise above the disease and defy its so-called limitations on the brain.”—Daily Beast Despite winning the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2008, Philip Schultz could never shake the feeling of being exiled to the "dummy class" in school, where he was largely ignored by his teachers and peers and not expected to succeed. Not until many years later, when his oldest son was diagnosed with dyslexia, did Schultz realize that he suffered from the same condition. In his moving memoir, Schultz traces his difficult childhood and his new understanding of his early years. In doing so, he shows how a boy who did not learn to read until he was eleven went on to become a prize-winning poet by sheer force of determination. His balancing act—life as a member of a family with not one but two dyslexics, countered by his intellectual and creative successes as a writer—reveals an inspiring story of the strengths of the human mind.

Dyslexia Outside-the-box

Dyslexia Outside-the-box
Author: Beth Ellen Nash
Publisher:
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2017
Genre: Dyslexia
ISBN: 9781945252273

Defining dyslexia -- Redefining dyslexia: A fresh look at the challenges and the flip-side strengths -- Redifining dyslexia: A whole person view -- Rethinking llearning - Reading --Rethinking learning - Spelling -- Rethinking learning - Writing -- Revisioning dyslexia intervention -- Appendices.

Reading Difficulties and Dyslexia

Reading Difficulties and Dyslexia
Author: Jagannath Prasad Das
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2009
Genre: Education
ISBN: 8178298953

The author interprets reading difficulties and dyslexia in terms of PASS (Planning-Attention-Simultaneous-Successive) processes, which are the four main processes of knowing and thinking that replace the traditional views of IQ and redefine intelligence. The PASS theory is used to explain reading problems that are not explained by a traditional IQ assessment.

Cat Message

Cat Message
Author: C. J. Harrison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2021-08-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780957533684

When Nick's cat brings home a message from neighbour Amanda, it's a welcome distraction from the isolation of lockdown. But, when the messages stop coming, Nick has to choose whether to risk his life for a woman he's never even met.

The Adult Side of Dyslexia

The Adult Side of Dyslexia
Author: Kelli Sandman-Hurley
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2021-11-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1787754766

This book combines moving accounts of the lived experience of dyslexic adults with tips and strategies for surmounting the challenges you or a loved one or family member may face. Drawing on in-depth interviews, Kelli Sandman-Hurley explores common themes such as school experiences; the impact of dyslexia on mental wellbeing; literacy skills; and being a dyslexic parent, perhaps to a child who is also dyslexic. Interviewees share what helped them (or didn't), the strategies they use daily to tackle literacy-based tasks, anxiety and low self-esteem, the advice they would give to the parent of a dyslexic child who is struggling, and reflect on how their experience has impacted their own parenting style. Whether you're dyslexic yourself or supporting someone who is, this book sheds light on an underrepresented topic, providing much-needed guidance and insight around what life is really like for an adult with dyslexia.