Book Review: Dyslexia Next Steps for Teens by Ann-Marie McNicholas

Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this ebook, free of charge,from Random House/Alibi Press via Netgalley, for review purposes on this blog, No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about them. Ahhh Back to School.... Time for new pencils, fresh paper, and for kids with Dyslexia, more challenges and heartache.  Sigh. This new book is perfect for teens (and tweens) to help them face the new school year, and it comes out September 21st:

Synopsis:

For young people aged 14+ with dyslexia, this book answers common questions and concerns about moving from school to college, university or the workplace. This accessible guide gives an overview of the various types of support available, eases anxiety over the transition, and empowers young people to make informed decisions about their next step.

Written for 14+ year olds, this accessible book empowers young people with dyslexia to make a smooth transition to college, university or the workplace. An engaging and informative guide, it will help you plan and make decisions about the next stage of your education or employment.

Ann-Marie McNicholas, who has worked with young people with dyslexia for many years, answers the questions that you will have as you plan for life at university or college. She covers the differences between school and college and university, lists the different types of dyslexia assessment available and gives you simple, tried-and-tested tips to help you to manage your time, your workload and your revision. Beyond information about further and higher education, the book is full of advice on preparing for the next stage in your life, such as moving into the workplace.

A must-read pocket guide for teenagers with dyslexia and an essential resource for parents, teachers, SENCOs, career advisers, and anyone else involved in supporting learners with dyslexia to make a successful transition to further education and the world of work.

Review:

This is a book that needs to be read by kids AND their parents, and then discussed. At only 96 pages, it IS a quick read, but it features a BOUNTY of information! The book really starts with the assumption that readers have already been assessed, and are looking for info and things to help them in their educational career. The book offers helpful tips for not only studying, but apps and programs that can make learning easier (we found quite a few for Miss Grace that she can use now in junior high!). It also points out the types of accomendations allowed by traditional schools, as well as for national testing. 

From their Ann-Marie offers some GREAT advice about deciding if you actually need to go to college, and has a viable discussion about vo-tech schools, as well as on-the-job training. The book aims to get kids to rethink what is available to them, and then to use those options, to suit their needs and interests. I love how she has also included job application tips, as many kids need this in high school as well! And for those kids forgoing further education, those tips are very necessary.

Overall, the book is superb at letting KIDS know what options they have, what supports THEY need to ask for, and how to achieve success their way! The book needs to be in every back to school plan for dyslexic tweens and teens!

About the Author:

Ann-Marie McNicholas has 20 years' experience working as a learning support advisor and specialist teacher in a further education college. She advises parents, professionals and prospective students on preparing for the transition to further education.