Dyslexia in Higher Education

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Dyslexia in Higher Education

Anxiety and Coping Skills

Cognition and cognitive psychology Educational psychology Higher education, tertiary education Teaching of students with learning difficulties Neurosciences

Author: Amanda T. Abbott-Jones

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Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Published on: 4th November 2021

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 4 Mb

ISBN: 9781009036863


Understanding Dyslexia and Its Emotional Impact

People can best help dyslexic students once they understand dyslexia's association with anxiety and effective coping strategies, both cognitively and emotionally.

Highlighting Student Perspectives

By highlighting the perspectives of dyslexic students, this book evidences the prevalence of anxiety in dyslexic communities. The shared experience from a range of dyslexic learners pinpoints best practice models and helps combat the isolation felt by many with learning difficulties.

Targeted Strategies for Academic Challenges

The author targets academic areas where students struggle, offering techniques to overcome these barriers. Such obstacles are not always due to cognitive factors but may be associated with negative experiences, leading to fear and uncertainty.

Student Voices and Practical Solutions

Recounting these sticking points through student voices, rather than from a staff viewpoint, enables readers to find meaningful solutions to dyslexia-related problems. Through this dynamic methodology, the book shows researchers and practitioners how to understand dyslexic needs on an emotional level, while presenting dyslexic readers with practical coping methods.

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