1st Edition
Measuring the Impact of Dyslexia Striking a Successful Balance for Individuals, Families and Society
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Glossary
Chapter 1. Introduction to dyslexia
Chapter 2. Help! I’m drowning!
Chapter 3. The cost to family and friends
Chapter 4. Health and mental health
Chapter 5. The cost to education and social service
Chapter 6. The criminal justice system
Chapter 7. Employment: cost to employers/employees
Chapter 8. Balancing the books: Advantages to society
Chapter 9. Research and academia
Chapter 10. The great dyslexia industry
Chapter 11. Politics, politics and policy
End note
Biography
Carol Hayes most recently held the position of Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Staffordshire University; she is a visiting lecturer for Weston University Centre (Bath Spa University) and is an external examiner for the Open University.
