That's the way I think: dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD explained
- Author:
- GRANT David
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 162p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The effects of dyslexia reach far beyond the traditionally considered areas of literacy and study, influencing entire lives and shaping personalities. This book has been written to help readers understand how dyslexics feel, how they develop coping strategies and to provide an insight into the emotions of young people with dyslexia. It is written in a non-academic style and contains many anecdotes and stories of personal experiences. Many dyslexic people additionally have dyspraxia and/or ADHD and this revised edition of the book considers the further challenges presented by these overlapping conditions. New sections explore mental imagery [visualisation] and synaesthesia. Among the topics addressed are: dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD – what are they and what is the common ground; colours and reading; becoming creative; sports, genes and evolution; ‘invisible’ girls and women; sleep; and neurodiversity. The book is expected to be of interest to a wide audience including, dyslexic people themselves, their parents/carers and their teachers or tutors.
- Subject terms:
- psychology, ADHD, coping behaviour, dyslexia, dyspraxia, emotions;
- ISBN print:
- 978 0 415 56464 9