The Adult Side of Dyslexia
Understanding the challenges and triumphs of dyslexic adults
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published:18th Nov '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful book explores the experiences of dyslexic adults, offering practical advice and personal stories to support those affected by dyslexia.
In The Adult Side of Dyslexia, the author presents a collection of interviews and insights from adults living with dyslexia, highlighting the various challenges they have encountered throughout their lives. These personal narratives reveal the obstacles faced and the strategies employed to overcome them, providing a valuable resource for those supporting young individuals with dyslexia and for those who have recently received a diagnosis. The book emphasizes the importance of lived experiences in understanding the complexities of dyslexia.
The narratives in The Adult Side of Dyslexia are not only moving but also practical. The author, Kelli Sandman-Hurley, draws on in-depth interviews to explore common themes such as educational experiences, the effects of dyslexia on mental health, and the nuances of being a dyslexic parent. The interviewees candidly discuss what has been beneficial for them, the daily strategies they utilize to manage literacy-related tasks, and the emotional challenges they face, including anxiety and low self-esteem. Their reflections provide invaluable advice for parents of dyslexic children and insight into how their experiences have shaped their parenting approaches.
This book serves as a beacon of understanding for both dyslexics and their supporters. By shedding light on an often-overlooked subject, The Adult Side of Dyslexia offers guidance and insight into the realities of living with dyslexia in adulthood, making it an essential read for anyone affected by this condition.
Through intimate and, at times, heartbreaking interviews, Kelli Sandman-Hurley uncovers the frustrations, rage and shame that we dyslexics can experience. Yet through Sandman-Hurley's remarkable insight and understanding of the dynamics of dyslexia she offers a hope-filled path through the maze of institutional terminology and powerful emotions. Anyone who has a connection with a dyslexic needs to read this book. If you read one book about the challenges and hope of dyslexia, The Adult Side of Dyslexia is the one! -- Sprague Theobald, Author of “The Other Side of the Ice”
Normal and typical are not synonyms. More and more, we're becoming aware of this truth, and The Adult Side of Dyslexia continues the conversation. Exploring thematic and personal journeys, this book is full of thoughtful empowerment, presented in ways that every reader will find engaging, usable, and accessible. -- Jennifer Cook, Author of "The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules"
I loved being interviewed by Kelli Sandman-Hurley because she is passionate about how and what she wants to learn about other people. She asked all the right questions about my experience growing up and living with Dyslexia over the past 64 years and how that influenced raising my 24-year-old daughter who is also dyslexic. It's rare to meet someone who is so knowledgeable in the field but chooses to be an astute and thoughtful listener. By gathering together and sharing so many personal stories of adult dyslexics I truly believe she has created an eye-opening book. It delivers completely and compassionately, eradicating stereotypes and age-old myths about dyslexia. But it goes way beyond just challenging old ideas - The Adult Side of Dyslexia raises critical issues about inclusion and equity in general!
The book helps us think about who Is getting support for Dyslexia and who isn't, and most importantly why. Kelli Sandman-Hurley does this with vivid anecdotes and a structure that helps you find the important questions to consider. She also lays out new information in a very accessible and helpful manner. For those of us who know dyslexia intimately and work in the field, this book is a triumph. If you're dyslexic, love a dyslexic, or if you're an educator or just a believer in equity, I urge you to make it part of your library and include it on that shelf with other books celebrating love, courage, and hope.
ISBN: 9781787754751
Dimensions: 228mm x 150mm x 12mm
Weight: 160g
128 pages