About 1 in 20 individuals are dyslexic. This figure also applies for
dyspraxia and ADHD. This fully revised edition of David Grant's
thought-provoking, insightful book develops our understanding of these
specific learning differences and considers the further challenges
presented by these overlapping conditions.
This new edition includes a brand-new chapter on dyscalculia. New
sections also explore updates in the study of dyslexia, dyspraxia and
ADHD as well as visualisation and synaesthesia, in the light of new data
and research. These updates enable the reader to gain a fuller
understanding of the sensory experiences and thoughts of individuals
with specific learning differences.
The author takes a life-style approach to explain many of the everyday
experiences and choices of individuals with specific learning
differences, including sleep, sports, visualisation and creativity, and
uses real life examples explained in the words of those with specific
learning differences.
The accessible style of this book will immediately strike a chord with
anyone with first or second-hand experience of specific learning
differences. It is invaluable and insightful reading for those with
specific learning differences as well as their parents and/or partner,
teachers, teaching assistants and SENCos.