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. Certified Fempire coach for adults with dyslexia in the workplace. Workplace advisor offering consulting and learning and development programs. Certified practicing speech pathologist.

- 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.

- Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor of 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…

Sponsored by University of Tasmania and Square Pegs. Venue to be confirmed.

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 marginalised adults with dyslexia.