Publisher's Synopsis
This booklet describes some of the challenges of studying with dyslexia and aims to help develop effective skills for studying. It has been printed on buff coloured paper, which many people who have dyslexia find much easier to read from as the glare that can be experienced when reading from white paper is reduced.Included in the booklet is a study card of Memory Strategies: ideas to try.This booklet provides ideas and suggestions that can help you: - Understand the effects of dyslexia and how you can overcome them - Identify and deal confidently with the challenges you might face whilst studying - Develop and improve your computer skills - Organise yourself and manage your time effectively - Develop successful reading strategies - Organise your note taking - Improve how you plan and prepare your assignments - Effectively revise and prepare for examsThere is an accompanying Skills for OU Study website http://www.open.ac.uk.skillsforstudy.If you are a current OU student please contact Student Services before ordering.
