Sources of information
Dyslexia in adults: reading and website list
Print publications:
Mainly for Staff
Bartlett, D & Moody, S (2000) : Dyslexia in the workplace. Whurr. Covers all of the main issues and includes some practical strategies about getting support for dyslexia at work. This pre-dates ‘Access to Work’ see http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmentsupport/ |
Cottrell, S (1999) : The study skills handbook. Basingstoke, Palgrave. A practical guide, including strategies and planners. Intended for students, but contains background information for academics, and useful examples for support tutors. |
Cottrell, S (2001) : Teaching study skills and supporting learning. Basingstoke, Palgrave. Strategies and suggestions on supporting dyslexic students |
Gilroy DG & Miles TR (1996) : Dyslexia at College. Routledge. Intended for students, but contains useful background information for staff. |
Goodwin, G & Thomson, B (2004) : Making dyslexia work for you. A self-help guide. London, David Fulton. Intended for students, but contains useful practical strategies and a CD-ROM with all of the information stored. |
Farmer M, Riddick B & Sterling C (2002): Dyslexia and inclusion - assessment and support in higher education. London, Whurr. Includes information on identifying dyslexia, numeracy, views of staff and students |
Fitzgibbon, G & O'Connor, B (2002) : Adult dyslexia - a guide for the workplace. Chichester, Wiley. Mainly intended for Managers, with sections on moral, legal, practical aspects, and counselling/support |
Heaton, P & Mitchell, G (2000) : Dyslexia - students in need. London, Whurr. Information for students about further and higher education |
Holloway, J (2000) : Dyslexia in focus at sixteen plus: an inclusive learning approach. Tamworth, NASEN. Staff development for Further Education lecturers. Includes photocopiable information sheets. |
Hunter-Carsch, M & R Herrington, M (2001) : Dyslexia and effective learning in secondary and tertiary education (Chapters 13 - 18). London, Whurr. Includes information on transitions, multilingualism, FE, HE and staff development |
Klein, C et al. (2002) : Supporting dyslexic students in Further Education - guidelines for best practice. London Language & Literacy Unit, South Bank University. Practical guidelines for practitioners |
Krupska M & Klein C (1995) : Demystifying Dyslexia. London Language & Literacy Unit, South Bank University. A resource for teachers, lecturers and trainers, including photocopiable activity sheets. |
Krupska M & Klein C (1995) : Demystifying Dyslexia. London Language & Literacy Unit, South Bank University. A resource for teachers, lecturers and trainers, including photocopiable activity sheets. |
McLoughlin D, Fitzgibbon G & Young V (1994) : Adult Dyslexia - Assessment, Counselling and Training. London, Whurr. Includes definitions, identification and assessment of dyslexia, strategies, counselling and support in the workplace |
McLoughlin D, Leather C & Stringer P (2002): The adult dyslexic - interventions and outcomes. London, Whurr Contains more detailed information about definitions, identification and assessment of dyslexia, strategies, counselling and support/ practical strategies. |
Morgan, E & Klein, C (2000) : The Dyslexic Adult in a non-dyslexic world. London, Whurr. Includes cognitive styles, dyslexia at home, work and learning and some information on dyslexia support. |
Mortimore, T (2003): Dyslexia and learning style - a practitioner's handbook. London, Whurr. Detailed theory and practical information regarding learning styles |
Nosek, K (1997) : Dyslexia in adults. Taking charge of your life. Dallas Texas, Taylor. Positive and practical guide for adults. Intended to offer strategies for managing dyslexic life. |
Pollak, David (2005) : Dyslexia, the Self and Higher Education: learning life histories of students identified as dyslexic. Trentham Books. Students’ views on the nature of dyslexia, their identity and the experience of higher education. |
Reid, G & Kirk, J (2001) : Dyslexia in adults - education and employment. Wiley. Includes definitions, identification of dyslexia, staff development, dyslexia in the workplace and academic life, anxiety, stress and disaffection, creativity and practical support |
Singleton C (Chair) (1999) : Dyslexia in Higher Education - Policy, Provision and Practice (Report of the National Working Party on Dyslexia in Higher Education). University of Hull. A useful guide for those working with dyslexic student in HE |
Scott, R (2004) : Dyslexia and counselling. London, Whurr. Covers the emotional aspects of dyslexia and related support |
Riddick, B et al. (1997) : Students and dyslexia. London, Whurr. Interviews with university students. |
Rodis, P, Garrod, A & Boscardin, ML (2001) : Learning disabilities and life stories. Boston Mass., Allyn and Bacon. Autobiographical essays, and analytical chapters. |
Mainly for Students
Bartlett, D & Moody, S (2000) : Dyslexia in the workplace. Whurr. Covers all of the main issues and includes some practical strategies about getting support for dyslexia at work. This pre-dates ‘Access to Work’ see http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmentsupport/ |
Cottrell, S (1999) : The study skills handbook. Basingstoke, Palgrave. A practical guide for students, including strategies and planners. |
Gilroy DG & Miles TR (1996) : Dyslexia at College. Routledge. Explains some of the difficulties experienced by students, and includes case studies written by dyslexic students. |
Goodwin, G & Thomson, B (2004) : Making dyslexia work for you. A self-help guide. London, David Fulton. Contains useful practical strategies and a CD-ROM, with all of the information stored. |
Nosek, K (1997) : Dyslexia in adults. Taking charge of your life. Dallas Texas, Taylor. Positive and practical guide for adults. Intended to offer strategies for managing dyslexic life. |
Web links
- Rice, M & Brooks, G (2004) : Developmental dyslexia in adults - a research review. National Research and Development Centre for adult literacy and numeracy, Institute of Education, University of London.
- World Dyslexia Network Foundation (contains adult checklist).
- SKILL: The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities.
- Iansyst (IT company).
- Arts Dyslexia Trust.
- Nottingham University Study Support Centre.
- Dyslexia Adults Link.
- Adult Dyslexia Organisation.
- Adult dyslexia: a guide for Learndirect tutors and support staff.
- A framework for understanding dyslexia (adult literacy and numeracy work) (PDF).
- Association of Higher Education And Disability.
- National Internet Accessibility database.
- Dyslexia at College.
- Dyslexia Adults Link.
