Dyslexia in Adolescence Global Perspectives

List of Tables

1. Dyslexia in Adolescence by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde
2. Introduction to the Study by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde
3. Johan, a Case Study of a Swedish Adolescent with Dyslexia by Eva Wennås Brante
4. Gwyn, a Case Study of an Australian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Christina E. van Kraayenoord
5. Ka-ho, a Case Study of a Chinese Adolescent with Dyslexia by Steven S. W. Chu and Kevin K. H. Chung
6. Xavi, a Case Study of a Spanish Adolescent with Dyslexia by Rosa Maria González Seijas
7. Percy, a Case Study of an Indian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Sunil Karande and Rukhshana F. Sholapurwala
8. Alon, a Case Study of an Israeli Adolescent with Dyslexia by Talya Gur
9. João, a Case Study of a Brazilian Adolescent with Dyslexia by

Giseli Donadon Germano and Simone Aparecida Capellini

10. Vincente, a Case Study of a Chilean Adolescent with Dyslexia by Arturo Pinto Guevara

and María Pomés

11. Jankó, a Case Study of a Hungarian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Éva Gyarmathy
12. Valeriy, a Case Study of a Russian Adolescent with Dyslexia by

Olga Inshakova

13. Jacob, a Case Study of a Canadian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Brenda Linn,

Barbara Bobrow and Ronald W. Stringer

14. Christian, a Case Study of a German Adolescent with Dyslexia by Regine Meier-Hedde
15. Jim, a Case Study of an American Adolescent with Dyslexia by Peggy L. Anderson
16. Cross-Case Analysis and Reflection by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde

Biography

Dyslexia in Adolescence: Global Perspectives presents international case studies on the psychosocial development and academic progress of adolescents with dyslexia to enhance understanding of adjustment factors, outcomes and support. The continuation of a qualitative longitudinal research project that focused on children between ten and twelve years of age, this volume revisits them between ages fourteen and sixteen. Through semi-structured interviews, personal narratives, and other assessments, these case studies relate the trials and tribulations associated with the development of adolescents with dyslexia from around the world and the challenges that parents face in supporting their children.

The case studies from families across the World within this book increase our understanding of dyslexia in adolescence. Personal stories or narratives are the best way to develop a holistic appreciation of dyslexia and its effects on both individuals and families. Dyslexia presents a multitude of difficulties, but the authors' research makes the case that, with effective intervention, adolescents with dyslexia can feel good about themselves and achieve positive outcomes.

--Henry B. Reiff, Ph.D., McDaniel College, Author of Teaching for the Lifespan: Successfully Transitioning Students with Learning Differences to Adulthood