Bell, S. (2010) Inclusion for adults with dyslexia: examining the transition periods of a group of adults in England: ‘Clever is when you come to a brick wall and you have got to get over it without a ladder’. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. 10(3), pp. 216-226. 1471-3802.
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Abstract:
This paper draws on a naturalistic research study into the experiences of six adults with dyslexia, to examine issues arising from their past transitions from the context of compulsory and post-16 education to the world of work and within their career trajectories. A discussion of literature and documentation in relation to dyslexia in adults is discussed, to place the findings in a theoretical background. The emerging themes discussed in this paper were extracted from the analysis of transcripts from in-depth interviews, which illuminated the experiences of these individuals. The traditional English board game ‘Snakes and Ladders’ is proposed as a metaphor to illustrate how dyslexia has affected employment stability in the lives of these individuals and their employers. The implications of these findings are discussed, and recommendations made, which inform stakeholders and policy-makers in the inclusion and employment of adults with disabilities
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Inclusion; dyslexia; adult dyslexia; transition; employment; disability and employment
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Creators:
Bell, S.
Publisher:
Blackwell Publishing
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Date:
17 November 2010
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 216-226
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs
Volume:
10
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
1471-3802
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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