The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide: Tips and Strategies for

Description: The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide by Ann-Marie McNicholas This practical study skills guide helps young people with dyslexia and specific learning differences (SpLDs) study for exams. The book takes an active learning approach that helps students develop a positive attitude towards study and exams. It also offers strategies for multisensory learners and is full of techniques for learning and remembering. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This practical skills guide helps young people with who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia and ADHD, study for their exams.Students who learn differently can often find exams challenging and can experience a good deal of anxiety around exam time, leading to exam results that may not accurately reflect their capabilities. Much exam stress arises from a lack of confidence with the ability to learn and retain information in a meaningful way. This engaging workbook is designed to help students to overcome these issues. It not only shows students how to develop a positive success attitude towards study and exams, but also aims to equip them with powerful strategies and techniques for learning and remembering. The book offers strategies for learners whose methods of learning are multisensory. When learning is active rather than passive, it happens faster, and is easier, more enjoyable and more effective. As you progress through the fun, engaging activities, so your confidence and belief in your ability to learn will increase. Struggling students will become confident, successful learners, with a positive attitude and access to a wide range of effective strategies, and in this way, you will achieve the results in exams that you have worked for and deserve. Author Biography Ann-Marie McNicholas has 20 years experience working as a learning support advisor and specialist teacher in a further education college. She advises parents, professionals and prospective students on preparing for the transition to further education. She lives in St. Helens, UK Review Written with sensitivity, the author draws alongside students guiding them to understand their personal learning needs. The beauty of this book is that it not only offers practical tips for developing good study habits but also shows learners how these can be applied in a meaningful way. The book is full of helpful hints, activities and useful templates for creating resources; it is an invaluable guide for both students and tutors. -- Anne Robinson, Specialist TutorAnn-Maries Study Skills Guide is a one-stop shop for all things revision based - from starting a course through to preparations for the day of the exam. The interactive nature of the book, with its quizzes and tasks, helps the reader to really engage with its message. It provides the tools to create positive, effective revision strategies tailored to an individuals own way of learning. Providing such a wide range of tips and resources really does make the process feel less onerous and shows learners that revision can be easier and enjoyable! The strategies in this book will be of huge benefit to so many students - I will certainly be employing them the with the students I support at college and with my own children! -- Gwennan Anderson, Study Support, Runshaw CollegeThis is an excellent book for dyslexic learners. It is easy to read and contains lots of useful activities and helpful tips. I especially love the promotion of multisensory methods. Dont wait till just before your exams to get this, start planning for success in advance. -- Alais Winton, Author of Fun Games and Activities for Children with Dyslexia Promotional Exam and study strategies for students who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia or ADHD Long Description This practical skills guide helps young people with who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia and ADHD, study for their exams. Students who learn differently can often find exams challenging and can experience a good deal of anxiety around exam time, leading to exam results that may not accurately reflect their capabilities. Much exam stress arises from a lack of confidence with the ability to learn and retain information in a meaningful way. This engaging workbook is designed to help students to overcome these issues. It not only shows students how to develop a positive success attitude towards study and exams, but also aims to equip them with powerful strategies and techniques for learning and remembering. The book offers strategies for learners whose methods of learning are multisensory. When learning is active rather than passive, it happens faster, and is easier, more enjoyable and more effective. As you progress through the fun, engaging activities, so your confidence and belief in your ability to learn will increase. Struggling students will become confident, successful learners, with a positive attitude and access to a wide range of effective strategies, and in this way, you will achieve the results in exams that you have worked for and deserve. Review Text Written with sensitivity, the author draws alongside students guiding them tounderstand their personal learning needs. The beauty of this book is that it not onlyoffers practical tips for developing good study habits but also shows learners how thesecan be applied in a meaningful way. The book is full of helpful hints, activities anduseful templates for creating resources; it is an invaluable guide for both students andtutors. - Anne Robinson, Specialist TutorAnn-Maries Study Skills Guide is a one-stop shop for all things revision based - fromstarting a course through to preparations for the day of the exam. The interactivenature of the book, with its quizzes and tasks, helps the reader to really engage with itsmessage. It provides the tools to create positive, effective revision strategies tailoredto an individuals own way of learning. Providing such a wide range of tips andresources really does make the process feel less onerous and shows learners thatrevision can be easier and enjoyable! The strategies in this book will be of huge benefitto so many students - I will certainly be employing them the with the students I supportat college and with my own children! - Gwennan Anderson, Study Support, RunshawC ollege Review Quote Written with sensitivity, the author draws alongside students guiding them to understand their personal learning needs. The beauty of this book is that it not only offers practical tips for developing good study habits but also shows learners how these can be applied in a meaningful way. The book is full of helpful hints, activities and useful templates for creating resources; it is an invaluable guide for both students and tutors. Promotional "Headline" Exam and study strategies for students who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia or ADHD Description for Sales People Exams & tests create a huge amount of anxiety in teens with learning differences, and their parents and teachers. Details ISBN1787751775 Author Ann-Marie McNicholas Audience Age 10 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Year 2020 ISBN-10 1787751775 ISBN-13 9781787751774 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-01-21 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle Tips and Strategies for Exam Success Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 371.90472 Pages 144 Short Title The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide Language English UK Release Date 2020-01-21 NZ Release Date 2020-01-21 Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary AU Release Date 2020-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129736880;

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