Additional information
by Gavin Reid (Author)
Improve your skills and discover the strengths of your dyslexia--strategies and exercises for adults
Dyslexia is a continuous, lifelong journey--one that asks you to adapt and grow every day. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults offers practical tools, techniques, and activities to help you improve your literacy skills, boost your self-esteem, and use your dyslexia as an advantage.
Gain a sense of empowerment and a greater appreciation for the positive aspects of dyslexia with exercises designed to develop the strengths unique to dyslexic patterns of thinking. Explore specific strategies for targeting problems that adults with dyslexia experience with spelling, reading, writing, memorization, organization, and other executive functioning skills. You'll come to see your dyslexia as a gift and an important part of you.
The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults includes:
- Intro to dyslexia--Learn more about dyslexia and how it impacts adults, and take an assessment of your own experience with the characteristics of dyslexia.
- Coping strategies--Build resilience to dyslexia-specific stressors in your personal life and the workplace with actionable coping techniques.
- Dyslexia in action--Read real-life scenarios that depict people with dyslexia using a variety of strategies and employing their strengths to overcome challenges and thrive.
Build greater confidence and stronger literacy skills with evidence-based tools and exercises for adults with dyslexia.
Author Biography
GAVIN REID, PhD is an international psychologist and author who has written more than 30 books in the field of dyslexia and learning. Dr. Reid is passionate about helping to achieve equal opportunities for those with dyslexia and is a strong advocate of the strengths and positive aspects of dyslexia. He resides in Vancouver, Canada.
