Dyslexia: Insights into the hidden disability in and out of the workplace | Tasmania Book Launch

Introducing...

'Dyslexia: Insights into the hidden disability in and out of the workplace', written by Dr Shae Wissell. A compelling and deep dive into living and working with Dyslexia as an adult, based on several years of extensive research and personal experience.

Unlike any other, expert and authority Dr Shae Wissell has written a profound evidence-based book revealing the struggles, strengths and future hope for adults with dyslexia.

Join us for light refreshments followed by the official opening and a leading discussion panel for an In Conversation session on dyslexia experienced in adulthood.

Finally, Dr Shae Wissell will be available for book signing followed by further refreshments.

Panel discussion:

- Dr Shae Wissell, author. Director of re:think dyslexia and founder of the Dear Dyslexic Foundation. Shae is a practising speech pathologist who works with young people and adults with dyslexia and other neurodivergence, supporting them in and out of the workplace. She is also a workplace advisor offering consulting and learning and development programs and training.

- Dr Judith Hudson, chartered psychologist, assessor, author and researcher of special educational needs. Author and [retired] teacher of post-grad module, ‘Educating students with dyslexia and learning difficulties’. Board member of Square Pegs Dyslexia Support Group, Tasmania. A dyslexia Ambassador.

- Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania. Degrees in law, politics, economics, ethics, and theology from the University of Melbourne and Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar). President of Museums Victoria, Deputy Chancellor of Victoria University, Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and Board Member of the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia and Innovation Science Australia.

- Fourth guest to be announced…

"I was able to finish reading the book over the holidays and am particularly keen on Part 2, where Dr Shae Marie Wissell goes into how HR professionals can be more supportive of their workplace environments and employees. The psychology there of it all will put anyone deep in their feelings, totally worth the read. Thank you for bringing this to life!" Dana Neiger,  HIVE Talent Acquisition Firm Inc. 

Sponsored by the University of Tasmania, Square Pegs and re:think dyslexia

Please note that tickets are limited, so we encourage you to secure your seat promptly.

We look forward to celebrating the launch of this groundbreaking Australian book that highlights the experiences of adults with dyslexia with dyslexia and how we can better support and work with them.