Dyslexia: Students in Need (Dyslexia Series (Whurr))

Dyslexia: Students in Need offers a positive approach to students with dyslexia in further and higher education. Students with dyslexia gain degrees and professional qualifications, and successes of this kind often depend on appropriate educational and technological support and upon funding.В Dyslexia: Students in Need, in an easy-to-read typeface, tackles the problems and challenges identified by students themselves. It contains • Information on applications and admissions to colleges and universities • Seeking information, support and funding about dyslexia from institutions • How to apply for funding from the Disabled StudentsвЂTM Allowance (DSA) • Study skills relevant to dyslexia and to course requirements • Examples of how to maximise the strengths and abilities associated with dyslexia • Ideas about the use of computers, software and other technologies relevant to dyslexia • How to cope with revision and exams • Personal case studies written by undergraduate and postgraduate students with dyslexia.Not only invaluable for dyslexic students, but valuable reading for Heads of Departments, admissions tutors, Equal Opportunities co-ordinators, lectures, personal tutors and librarians.

Dyslexia: Students in Need offers a positive approach to students with dyslexia in further and higher education. Students with dyslexia gain degrees and professional qualifications, and successes of this kind often depend on appropriate educational and technological support and upon funding.  Dyslexia: Students in Need, in an easy-to-read typeface, tackles the problems and challenges identified by students themselves. It contains •  Information on applications and admissions to colleges and universities  •  Seeking information, support and funding about dyslexia from institutions  •  How to apply for funding from the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)  •  Study skills relevant to dyslexia and to course requirements  •  Examples of how to maximise the strengths and abilities associated with dyslexia  •  Ideas about the use of computers, software and other technologies relevant to dyslexia  •  How to cope with revision and exams  •  Personal case studies written by undergraduate and postgraduate students with dyslexia.Not only invaluable for dyslexic students, but valuable reading for Heads of Departments, admissions tutors, Equal Opportunities co-ordinators, lectures, personal tutors and librarians.

Dyslexia students in need 1 Contents 7 Preface 9 How to use this book 11 About the authors 13 Acknowledgements 15 Introduction 17 The questionnaire 21 Checklist (Are you dyslexic?) 23 Screening & Assessment (a basic guide) 25 Chapter 1 Returning to learning 27 Chapter 2 Study Skills 35 Chapter 3 Advice from other students 43 Chapter 4 SurvivaI Techniques 47 Chapter 5 Key Resources 53 Chapter 6 Assessment: coursework or examinations? 59 APPENDIX 1 Financial support for students with dyslexia 65 APPENDIX 2 Financial support for students with dyslexia on healthcare courses 70 APPENDIX 3 Note-taking: Common abbreviations 71 APPENDIX 4 Note-taking: EXERCISE 73 APPENDIX 5 Note-taking ('Spider' plan): EXAMPLE 76 APPENDIX 6 Note-taking: A MODEL 77 APPENDIX 7 Formal writing and basic referencing: EXAMPLE 78 APPENDIX 8 Aids to memory (mnemonics): EXAMPLES 80 APPENDIX 9 Find your own learning style: EXAMPLES 83 APPENDIX 10 Link words and phrases: EXAMPLES 84 APPENDIX 11 Key words in essay titles: DEFINITIONS 85 APPENDIX 12 Sentences: EXAMPLES 88 APPENDIX 13 Assistive technology: DETAILS 89 APPENDIX 14 Revision and exam techniques: ADVICE 92 APPENDIX 15 Case history 1 95 APPENDIX 16 Case history 2 104 APPENDIX 17 Building on your strengths (Karen and Tim) 107 References and Resources 119 Computer programs 119 Helpful books 120 Useful addresses 121 Index 123 "Like Pat Heaton's Dyslexia: Parents in Need, this book offers positive advice, this time to students with dyslexia in further and higher education. The authors are well aware that students with dyslexia gain degrees and professional qualifications. Successes of this kind often depend on appropriate educational and technological support and upon funding." "Dyslexia: Students in Need, printed in an easy-to-read typeface, tackles problems and challenges identified by students themselves. It contains the following: information on applications and admissions to colleges and universities; how to seek information, support and funding in connection with dyslexia from institutions; how to apply for funding from the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA); study skills relevant to dyslexia and to course requirements; examples of how to maximise the strengths and abilities associated with dyslexia; ideas about the use of computers, software and other technologies relevant to dyslexia; how to cope with revision and exams; and personal case studies written by undergraduate and postgraduate students with dyslexia." "Invaluable for dyslexic students, heads of departments, admissions tutors, Equal Opportunities co-ordinators, lecturers and personal tutors."--BOOK JACKET Offers a positive approach to students with dyslexia in further and higher education. This book is not only useful for dyslexic students, but also for Heads of Departments, admissions tutors, Equal Opportunities co-ordinators, lecturers, personal tutors and librarians. Reference: Questionnaire item 1: Which aspect of starting your course worried you most and why?