Dyslexia in Adolescence

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.

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Dyslexia in Adolescence by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde



Introduction to the Study by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde



Johan, a Case Study of a Swedish Adolescent with Dyslexia by Eva Wennås Brante



Gwyn, a Case Study of an Australian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Christina E. van Kraayenoord



Ka-ho, a Case Study of a Chinese Adolescent with Dyslexia by Steven S. W. Chu and Kevin K. H. Chung



Xavi, a Case Study of a Spanish Adolescent with Dyslexia by Rosa Maria González Seijas



Percy, a Case Study of an Indian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Sunil Karande and Rukhshana F. Sholapurwala



Alon, a Case Study of an Israeli Adolescent with Dyslexia by Talya Gur



João, a Case Study of a Brazilian Adolescent with Dyslexia by
Giseli Donadon Germano and Simone Aparecida Capellini




Vincente, a Case Study of a Chilean Adolescent with Dyslexia by Arturo Pinto Guevara
and María Pomés




Jankó, a Case Study of a Hungarian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Éva Gyarmathy



Valeriy, a Case Study of a Russian Adolescent with Dyslexia by
Olga Inshakova




Jacob, a Case Study of a Canadian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Brenda Linn,
Barbara Bobrow and Ronald W. Stringer




Christian, a Case Study of a German Adolescent with Dyslexia by Regine Meier-Hedde



Jim, a Case Study of an American Adolescent with Dyslexia by Peggy L. Anderson



Cross-Case Analysis and Reflection by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde

Researcher Biographies