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The Adult Side of Dyslexia by Kelli Sandman-Hurley

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Title: The Adult Side of Dyslexia
Author: Kelli Sandman-Hurley

In this book Kelli Sandman-Hurley provides an enormously helpful insight into how adults are remembering their childhood growing up with dyslexia (diagnosed or not), all based on her interviews with dyslexics from all walks of life. 

My take-away is that it’s crucial that schools and parents do not hold off screening for dyslexia if the signs are there; once it’s suspected, ensure proper action is taken immediately. Ensure that the child understands that they are not stupid, and make sure that they are provided with the right intervention and accommodations for their particular situation. 

“It is not the child that needs to change, it is the intervention”

As a society have much to learn and improve on, in how we identify and help dyslexics of all ages. It isn’t acceptable that children and adults do not speak up due to fear of being marginalised (e.g. when applying for school places or job promotions). 

Thank you for writing this necessary and eye-opening book about living with dyslexia!

Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for allowing me to read this eARC. The book is set to be published on 18 November 2021. 


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