Dyslexia and Us

图书信息

作者	Agnew, Susie
出版社	Andrews UK
ISBN	9781783332496
出版时间	2014-10-08
字数	24.2万
分类	Andrews UK,进口书,外文原版书,科技,医学

读书简介

What do a member of the royal family, Olympic rowing champion, comedienne, retired construction worker, a job seeker, a parent, a prisoner and a vet have in common? They are among the many people who have shared their personal stories about what dyslexia means to them. Not every contributor is dyslexic but they have all been sufficiently affected by dyslexia to write their story. With a foreword by Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, this is a collection of over 100 moving, poignant, sad, shocking, funny, instructive and illuminating stories. They describe the powerful impact of dyslexia on individuals, families, relationships, professionals and support staff. They give a fascinating insight into how dyslexic people are treated in a wide range of different day to day settings, including job centres, adult literacy classes, education and workplaces. Dyslexia and Us was originally published by Edinburgh Libraries, demonstrating close partnership work with Dyslexia Scotland that has developed over a number of years.

目录

Cover

Front Matter

Title Page

Publisher Information

Acknowledgements

About Dyslexia Scotland

Foreword

Councillor Deidre Brock

A Note To The Reader About This Book

Dyslexia and Us

Form-Filling And Panic

Having Ambitions

Dysfunctional Or Dyslexic

Proud To Be Dyslexic

Living With Dyslexia

A Father And Lawyer’s Tale

A Tale From Prison

Early Recognition Triumphs

From School To The Police Force

Extra Support Should Be Free

A Tutor’s View

A Pupil’s Story

Tears And Success

Unsung hero

Ah’m No’ Daft After Aw

A Child’s View

Getting Recognition In Primary School

Dyslexia Identified In Adulthood

The Magic Of Summer, A Film Starring Robert Carlisle

A Failing Education System

The Value Of A Tutor’s Support

A Talented Musician Tells Her Story

Pressure At Work

A Day To Remember

A Hero’s Journey

Getting Lost

Failed By The Education System

Reading And Left Right Difficulty

Good Help At School

Memory Problems

Dyslexic Difficulties

Lost Potential

“The Thick One”

Facing Up To Dyslexia

Life With Dyslexia: Read Between The Lines

Educated In Prison

Good To Be Different

Life With Dyslexia

My Son’s Story (Part 1 Written In 1985)

My Son’s Story Continued 26 Years Later (Part 2 Written 2011)

Learning To Feel Good About Myself

A Plea

Adult Basic Education

My Arch Enemy Dyslexia

Applying For Jobs

A Member Of Mensa

Computer Technology Helps

Paving The Way

Dyslexia And Socialising

Find ’N Out

Memories

A Long Journey

Dyslexia Is Frustrating

Arguing With My Own Brain

Struggle From School To University

A Tutor’s Support

Keeping A Sense Of Humour

Embarrassed By Dyslexia

Identified With Dyslexia Too Late

Quotes From Pupils With Dyslexia

Specific Learning Difficulties Support Service

Wishing To Be Like Everyone Else

Dyslexia And Me

Being Dyslexic

A Reflective Story

Goals In Sight

Facing Up To Your Dyslexia

The Worst Days Of My Life

Muddle Or Muggle?

No Confidence

A Junior International Ice Hockey Star

Living And Working With Dyslexia

Learning Support And Scribes

A Special Family

A Success Story

An Old Man’s Magic Gift

Struggling With Dyslexia

Dyslexia Is Good

No Longer Ashamed Of Being Dyslexic

Paper, Paper, Everywhere

Writing And Copying

Problems With Balance And Writing

Growing In Confidence

Finally Finding Myself

Dyslexia Is A Gift

A Lesson For Teachers

Driven To The Depths Of Despair

A Mother’s Efforts To Get Help

Determination Wins

Dyslexia Awareness

Advantages And Disadvantages

Getting Help

Alternative Help

My Story, I Am 10 Years Old

Coping Strategies As An Adult

No Certificate For Dyslexia

Getting Stressed

Thoughts From An Educational Psychologist

Bullied

Good Coping Techniques

Support From Abe (Adult Basic Education)

In The Family

Unidentified Dyslexia

The First Step

Dyslexia In The Board Room