Dyslexia next steps for teens : everything you need to know about college, university and the workplace / Ann-Marie McNicholas ; foreword by Amelia Roberts ; illustrated by Tracey Swift.

By:

McNicholas, Ann-Marie [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019Description: 88 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781785925597

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

23 371.9144 M234d

LOC classification:

LC4708 .M46 2018

Contents:

What is college life like for someone with dyslexia? -- What type of course should I study? -- How do I find out about support at college? -- Will I need to have a dyslexia assessment? -- What kind of support is available? -- Can I get help in exams? -- What technology is helpful? -- How do I stay organised? -- What do I need to know about life outside college? -- What happens after college?

Summary: "This book addresses the most common questions and concerns of teenagers with dyslexia who are preparing for further education or training. Targeted at 14-17 year olds, this engaging and informative guide empowers young people to make informed decisions about the next stage of their education, and helps them plan for a smooth transition to college, university or the workplace. This book ensures that teenagers with dyslexia are aware of their rights and entitlements and offers a short, accessible overview to the support available, from special exam arrangements to free e-textbooks and assistive technology. Readers are encouraged to ask for support and to develop their own strategies for independent learning, enabling them to better engage with their education and reduce the anxiety of taking this next step. This is a must-read pocket guide for teenagers with dyslexia, and will also be a helpful resource for parents, teachers, SENCOs and career advisors" -- Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-82) and index.

"This book addresses the most common questions and concerns of teenagers with dyslexia who are preparing for further education or training. Targeted at 14-17 year olds, this engaging and informative guide empowers young people to make informed decisions about the next stage of their education, and helps them plan for a smooth transition to college, university or the workplace. This book ensures that teenagers with dyslexia are aware of their rights and entitlements and offers a short, accessible overview to the support available, from special exam arrangements to free e-textbooks and assistive technology. Readers are encouraged to ask for support and to develop their own strategies for independent learning, enabling them to better engage with their education and reduce the anxiety of taking this next step. This is a must-read pocket guide for teenagers with dyslexia, and will also be a helpful resource for parents, teachers, SENCOs and career advisors" -- Provided by publisher.

Age 14-17.

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