Dyslexia in the Workplace: An Introductory Guide, Second Edition

Copyright © 2010 Diana Bartlett, Sylvia Moody and Katherine Kindersley

Dyslexia in the Workplace: An Introductory Guide, Second Edition

Author(s): Diana Bartlett, Sylvia Moody, Katherine Kindersley

Published Online: 16 DEC 2010 05:13AM EST

Print ISBN: 9780470683750

Online ISBN: 9780470669341

DOI: 10.1002/9780470669341

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The second edition of Dyslexia in the Workplace is a comprehensive guide to how dyslexic adults in employment can improve their skills, and how their employers and other professionals can help.

  • Offers invaluable insights for overcoming obstacles to success, enhancing workplace efficiency and ensuring that dyslexic employees achieve their full potential
  • Written in an accessible style that is perfect for professionals and dyslexic individuals alike
  • Covers related syndromes such as dyspraxia, attention deficit disorder and visual stress
  • Explores the legal obligations and other issues that are important to workplace managers, especially human resources professionals
  • Provides authoritative guidance on recent case law relating to dyslexia

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xii)

  2. Part A: Identifying Dyslexia

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      Part Introduction (page 1)

    2. Chapter 1

      Dyslexia in the Workplace (pages 3–11)

    3. Chapter 2

      Understanding a Diagnostic Report (pages 12–22)

    4. Chapter 3

      Judgement Day: Tom Goes for an Assessment (pages 23–26)

    5. Chapter 4

      Workplace Needs Assessments (pages 27–32)

    6. Chapter 5

      Dyspraxia and Attention Deficit Disorder (pages 33–45)

    7. Chapter 6

      Visual Factors in Reading Difficulties (pages 46–48)

    8. Chapter 7

      Emotions (pages 49–60)

  3. Part B: Tackling Dyslexia

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      Part Introduction (page 61)

    2. Chapter 8

      Getting Started (pages 63–65)

    3. Chapter 9

      Overall Work Strategies (pages 66–71)

    4. Chapter 10

      General Work Organisation (pages 72–85)

    5. Chapter 11

      Efficient Work Methods (pages 86–109)

    6. Chapter 12

      General Writing Skills (pages 110–133)

    7. Chapter 13

      Some Specific Work Documents (pages 134–152)

    8. Chapter 14

      Reading and Remembering Work Documents (pages 153–173)

    9. Chapter 15

      General Oral Skills and Interaction (pages 174–192)

    10. Chapter 16

      Dealing with Negative Attitudes and Emotions (pages 193–210)

  4. Part C: Managing Dyslexia

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      Part Introduction (page 211)

    2. Chapter 17

      From College to Workplace (pages 213–224)

    3. Chapter 18

      Working with Dyslexia (pages 225–236)

    4. Chapter 19

      Reasonable Adjustments (pages 237–251)

  5. Part D: Judging Dyslexia

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      Part Introduction (page 253)

    2. Chapter 20

      Dyslexia: An Employment Lawyer Speaks (pages 255–265)

    3. Chapter 21

      Dyslexia in the Dock (pages 266–273)

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      Conclusion (page 275)

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      Appendix 1: Checklists for Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, AD(H)D and Visual Stress (pages 277–285)

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      Appendix 2: Assistive Technology (pages 286–291)

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      Appendix 3: Relaxation and Visualisation Exercises (pages 292–294)

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      Appendix 4: Useful Addresses (pages 295–305)

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      Appendix 5: Further Reading (pages 306–309)

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      Index (pages 310–313)

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