Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive Responses to Specific Learning Differences

Product Description This edited collection offers screening, teaching and practical support for specific learning differences in Higher Education Uses international case studies to explain how psychologists identify, assess and support a range of specific learning differences in studentsThe higher education sector has come to terms with dyslexia, but todayâ??s students are disclosing a range of learning differences including dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergerâ??s Syndrome and dyscalculiaInstitutions 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 themSupported by an already popular website, Brain HE, with extra materials and colour photographs Review ?It makes a convincing, hopeful and original read for all academic lecturing staff, managers and policy makers.? (The Skill Journal ) Review "The increasing numbers of neurodiverse students in HE raises many issues. A book which focuses on the positive, both in terms of the changes that have taken place in recent years and the exciting and challenging possibilities for change in the future, is therefore both timely and welcome. The book covers a wide range of topics, the student viewpoint is clearly presented throughout and the majority of contributors have personal experiences of neurodiversity in HE. All of this combines to produce a powerful and pertinent contribution to the debate and it should be required reading for all those who make decisions that affect the lives of students in HE." –Ros Lehany, Dyslexia/Learner Support Tutor at Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Chair of the Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education From the Inside Flap Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive Responses to Specific Learning Differences brings together the expertise of a powerful group of authoritative writers, offering an explanation of how psychologists identify a range of specific learning differences in students. It provides detailed information about the most common types of neurodiversity, and explores them in relation to relevant legislation, institutional policy and the overall learning and teaching implications. It also investigates the most effective computer hardware and programs used by students to help them access the curriculum. This book strikes a coherent balance between theoretical and practical aspects of neurodiversity, identifying the key issues and forecasting future trends. The case studies featured throughout are designed to have a broad international appeal. From the Back Cover Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Positive Responses to Specific Learning Differences brings together the expertise of a powerful group of authoritative writers, offering an explanation of how psychologists identify a range of specific learning differences in students. It provides detailed information about the most common types of neurodiversity, and explores them in relation to relevant legislation, institutional policy and the overall learning and teaching implications. It also investigates the most effective computer hardware and programs used by students to help them access the curriculum. This book strikes a coherent balance between theoretical and practical aspects of neurodiversity, identifying the key issues and forecasting future trends. The case studies featured throughout are designed to have a broad international appeal. 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.