Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive Responses to Specific Learning Differences

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ISBN 10: 0470997532 / ISBN 13: 9780470997536

Published by - -, 2009

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Synopsis:

This edited collection offers screening, teaching and practical support for specific learning differences in Higher Education UsesA international case studies to explain how psychologists identify, assess and support a range of specific learning differences in students The higher education sector has come to terms with dyslexia, but todaya s students are disclosing a range of learning differences including dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergera s Syndrome and dyscalculia Institutions in all major Western countries are required by law to avoid disadvantaging students with special educational needs, so staff must be up to date on how to recognise and support them Supported by an already popular website, Brain HE, with extra materials and colour photographs

About the Author: Dr David Pollak is Principal Lecturer in Learning Support at De Montfort University. He runs the highly successful website brainhe.com. He has specialised in neurodiversity such as dyslexia for over 30 years, and is a UK National Teaching Fellow.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive...
Publisher: - -
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good