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Book Chapter
Interventions
2013
Overview
In this chapter, dyslexia is considered within the context of life‐span development, particularly the challenges dyslexic people face. The chapter describes the interventions that can assist them develop their skills, as well as the fundamental principles underlying working with them. Interventions designed to assist dyslexic people should promote self‐understanding and provide them with the meta‐cognitive and practical skills they need to adapt. The professional activities involved in the former are: assessment; mentoring, coaching and counselling. The activities involved in the second group are: skill development; compensation; adjustments and accommodations. It is important to consider them in the context of life‐span developmental psychology, the factors research has shown to contribute to the success of dyslexic people, as well as the principles underlying education and training in the adult years.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Subject
ISBN
9781119973942, 1119973945
