Self-fulfilment with Dyslexia: A Blueprint for Success

by Margaret Malpas

Overview

Dyslexia won't stop you from writing your own success story.

Discover the ten key traits which people with dyslexia have harnessed in order to reach success and self-fulfilment. Dyslexia brings both challenges and the potential gift of a unique skill set - through a combination of academic research and case studies, this book shows how you can use all of this to your advantage. From increasing your self-esteem to imaginative problem solving, each of the ten secrets to success is explained and brought to life through interviews with accomplished people describing how they have profited from a single star characteristic in realizing their goals.

Approach the obstacles of dyslexia pro-actively, and unlock your potential with this inspiring step by step guide.

Royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the British Dyslexia Association.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785921988
Publisher:	Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Publication date:	02/21/2017
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Margaret Malpas is Joint Chair of the British Dyslexia Association and a successful entrepreneur. In 2012, Margaret set up the Dyslexia Adult Network, bringing together charities involved with adults with dyslexia to collaborate on promoting governmental change for adults with dyslexia.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. You must have determination. 2. You must have self-esteem. 3. You must have passion. 4. You need to find your niche. 5. You need to use your atypical problem-solving skills. 6. You need to make the most of your creativity. 7. You need to go with your empathy. 8. You need to use your verbal influencing skills. 9. You need to make effective, fluent use of coping strategies. 10. Family and mentors' assistance really matters. 11. To be self-fulfilled you have to find a balance. Appendix A. Research Questionnaire into Issues for Adults with Dyslexia/Sp.L.D. Appendix B. Notes on dyslexia and related conditions. Bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

This book provides a 'road map' for the 10% of the world's population who experience some degree of dyslexia, to help them fulfil their true potential. So have courage, be inspired, harness your energies and build positive strategies. The world needs the strengths and talents that dyslexic individuals can bring.

Dr. Kate Saunders

This is an interesting and insightful book which has been well researched and includes relevant case studies to illustrate key traits for the successful dyslexic. My own struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia at school certainly made me more determined and this has played an integral role in my achievements and success.

Alais Winton

An inspiring and really practical book, well written by someone who clearly has the expertise and experience of working with many wonderful people with dyslexia. This book is for anyone wanting examples of how talent, perseverance and commitment can lead to great success.

Professor Amanda Kirby

This book contains fascinating information for people with dyslexia and anyone interested in helping them to achieve. Margaret Malpas makes it clear that high grades at school are not the only route to a fulfilling life, with detail on the significance of determination, rapport, listening skills and creativity. She even explains how procrastination can be useful. There are some truly inspiring nuggets in here to inspire and encourage, plus handy summaries for those not wanting to read it all at once.

Margaret Rooke