ABSTRACT

This fully updated third edition contains practical and useful advice that will be invaluable for students with dyslexia, their parents and all of those involved in teaching and supporting them in their studies. Including the latest research into dyslexia, changes in legislation and information technology and the real-life experiences of six former Bangor students this book will:

• guide students through the process of applying for university, suggesting strategies for general organisation and for particular aspects of study

• outline how to get the best personally and academically from higher education

• give practical advice on setting up and using support facilities (both human and technological)

• be an accessible text for mainstream lecturers and tutors who need to be aware of the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act.

New chapters include 'Dyslexia plus', giving information on dyspraxia, attention disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and the more controversial 'dyscalculia'. ‘Out of College and into Work’ gives advice for students on the challenges they face after graduation.

chapter 1|9 pages

The nature of dyslexia

chapter 2|7 pages

Dyslexia plus

chapter 3|9 pages

Understanding your assessment

chapter 4|12 pages

The move to higher education

chapter 5|8 pages

Changes to the landscape

chapter 6|17 pages

Preparations for college

chapter 7|11 pages

Social and academic relationships

chapter 8|13 pages

Organising a support service

chapter 9|10 pages

Study skills and the support tutor

chapter 12|22 pages

Essays and other written assignments

chapter 13|14 pages

Grammar and punctuation

chapter 14|19 pages

Spelling

chapter 15|8 pages

Mathematics and statistics

chapter 16|10 pages

Information technology

chapter 17|9 pages

Examination arrangements

chapter 19|11 pages

Sitting the examinations

chapter 21|12 pages

Out of college and into work