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OverviewDyslexia: Surviving and Succeeding at College is a practical and easy-to-read guide for dyslexic and dyspraxic students. Clearly and simply written, in a dyslexia-friendly format, it addresses not just study skills, but also more general aspects of coping with student life. Each chapter includes step-by-step strategies which can be put into practice from the very first day at college. You will learn how to develop effective study skills such as: reading strategies to improve your accuracy and comprehension skills how to make your note-taking efficient and useful for essay writing feeling confident in contributing to seminars memory strategies for study and everyday life how to organise your time and plan your work. Sylvia Moody recognises that adapting to student life generally is as important as developing study skills. Guidance is given to assist you in finding your way around campus, building relationships with tutors, managing emotional development and preparing for the world of work. Full of invaluable self-help strategies, this book will empower you to improve your skills in all areas. The book will also be useful to subject tutors who wish to learn about dyslexia, and to dyslexia tutors and co-ordinators who want to give practical advice to their students. Dr Sylvia Moody is a freelance writer and psychologist specialising in adult dyslexia. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sylvia MoodyPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780415430586ISBN 10: 0415430585 Pages: 226 Publication Date: 24 May 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews<p>Book of the Year - 'A practical and easy-to-read guide for dyslexia students. Clearly and simply written, in a dyslexia-friendly format, it addresses not just study skills, but also more general aspects of coping with student life.' - World of Dyslexia<p>'Just when young dyslexic and dyspraxic learners are starting the slippery ascent at college, and beginning to realize that college presents a challenge for them in so many ways, Sylvia Moodys book comes to the rescue to take the learner by the hand.' - Dyslexia International, Tools and Technologies <p>'As the title suggests, Dyslexia: Surviving and Succeeding at College goes beyond study skills to discuss many aspects of student life. It is a welcome addition to Dr Moody's series of practical self-help guides.' - Dyslexia Consultancy Malvern<br><p>'This book is the 3rd volume in Dr. Sylvia Moody's ?Dyslexia? series and in my opinion the jewel in her trilogy crown. It is written with great clarity, simplicity, precision and full und <p>Book of the Year - 'A practical and easy-to-read guide for dyslexia students. Clearly and simply written, in a dyslexia-friendly format, it addresses not just study skills, but also more general aspects of coping with student life.' - World of Dyslexia<p>'Just when young dyslexic and dyspraxic learners are starting the slippery ascent at college, and beginning to realize that college presents a challenge for them in so many ways, Sylvia Moodys book comes to the rescue to take the learner by the hand.' - Dyslexia International, Tools and Technologies <p>'As the title suggests, Dyslexia: Surviving and Succeeding at College goes beyond study skills to discuss many aspects of student life. It is a welcome addition to Dr Moody 's series of practical self-help guides.' - Dyslexia Consultancy Malvern<br><p>'This book is the 3rd volume in Dr. Sylvia Moody 's Dyslexia series and in my opinion the jewel in her trilogy crown. It is written with great clarity, simplicity, precision and full und Author InformationDr. Sylvia Moody is a freelance writer and tutor on all matters related to dyslexia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |