The Dyslexic Adult

A definitive and evidence-based guide for psychologists, teachers, coaches, HR personnel and all professionals who must understand and work with dyslexic adults.

• The only book to look at dyslexia within the context of life span developmental psychology, including the factors that contribute to success - now fully revised and updated

• Combines an accessible style with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and a sound theoretical model on which to base assessment, counselling, teaching and training

• Provides a clear guide to the kinds of assessment that can be conducted and the ways in which dyslexic adults can be supported in selection, training, education and employment

• Includes coverage of overlapping syndromes such as dyspraxia and dyscalculia, and up-to-date check lists for syndromes that can be used as part of the assessment process

Autorentext
David McLoughlin is a Visiting Professor in Psychology at the University of Buckingham. He is Director of Independent Dyslexia Consultants, a UK organisation which has worked with dyslexic adults and children for 25 years. Carol A. Leather is training director at Independent Dyslexia Consultants and a researcher at Surrey University. She has been instrumental in developing strategic approaches to support dyslexic employees in sectors including the emergency services, banking and the civil service.

Together, David and Carol edited the 2010 edition of the British Dyslexia Association's prestigious Dyslexia in Employment Handbook.

Inhalt
Preface to the Second Edition xv Preface to the First Edition xvii

Acknowledgements xix

Prologue xxi

1 Dyslexia in the Adult Years 1

Introduction 1

History 5

Terminology 6

Defining Dyslexia 6

Evidence-based Practice 8

The Nature of Dyslexia: Behavioural Characteristics 10

Observable Behavioural Characteristics 11

Affective Characteristics 12

Positive Characteristics 13

Behavioural Characteristics: Empirical Evidence 15

Explaining Characteristics 15

Biology and Neurology 15

Cognition 17

Dyslexia: AWorking Memory Model 19

Explaining Positive Characteristics 23

Explaining Affective Characteristics 26

AWorking Definition 28

Dyslexia and Other Syndromes 28

Dyspraxia 29

Dyscalculia 30

Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 31

Asperger's Syndrome 31

Visual Stress 32

Degrees of Dyslexia 32

The Prevalence of Dyslexia 33

Summary 34

2 Interventions 35

Introduction 35

Psychological Development in the Adult Years 35

Transitions 37

Successful Adjustment 38

Risk and Resilience 38

Learning in Adulthood 40

Types of Intervention 41

The Role of the Tutor/Coach 44

Key Skills 44

The Development of Metacognitive Skills 46

Skill Development, Compensation and Accommodation: An Integrated Framework for Development 47

Alternative Interventions 49

Summary 51

3 Identification and Assessment 52

Introduction 52

Information Gathering 53

Interviews 54

Screening 57

Checklists 57

Computer-based Tests 58

LADS Plus Version 58

StudyScan and QuickScan 58

Individually Administered Tests 59

York Adult Assessment Battery 59

Dyslexia Adult Screening Test (DAST) 60

Scholastic Abilities Test for Adults (SATA) 60

Formal Diagnosis 61

Testing Intelligence 62

WAIS-IV 63

Verbal Tests 64

Working Memory Tests 64

Perceptual Reasoning Tests 64

Processing Speed 64

The Global Composite Full Scale IQ 64

The Specific Composite Index Scores 65

The Sub-test Level WAIS-IV as an Ipsative Test 65

The Item Level and Task Cognitive Capacities 66

Abbreviated Scales 67

Tests for Teachers 68

Further Psychological Testing 68

Phonological Processing and Naming Speed 68

Memory Ability 69

Executive Functioning 70

Achievements in Literacy and Numeracy 71

Reading 71

Reading Levels 71

The Components of a Reading Assessment 73

Decoding 73

Comprehension 74

Listening Comprehension 75

Speed of Reading 75

The Assessment of Metacognition in Reading 76

The Assessment of Reading Skills and Information Technology 77

Writing and Spelling 77

Numeracy 79

Measuring Affective Characteristics 80

Self-Esteem 80

Anxiety 80

Re-assessment 81

Diagnosis and English as an Additional Language 81

Diagnosis and Other Syndromes 83

Dyspraxia/DCD 84

Dyscalculia 84

ADD/ADHD 85

Asperger's Syndrome 85

Visual Stress 85

Pretending to Have a Learning Difficulty 86

Feedback to Client 86

ReportWriting 87

Summary 88

Appendix A: Sample Report 95

Appendix B: A Guide through the Maze of Assessments 97

4 Counselling 100

Introduction 100 Aim...