Let’s talk about adult dyslexia

What are the signs of dyslexia in adults, which strengths can dyslexic people bring to the workplace, and when should an adult have an assessment? Studies suggest that 1 in 10 adults in the US and UK has dyslexia, a learning difference that can affect working memory, reading, writing and spelling skills. If an adult is struggling at work or school, learning more about his or her dyslexia can be a positive thing, especially if it leads to targeted coping strategies that help the person achieve his or her full potential.

In this video, John Hicks, dyslexia coach, blogger, and parent talks about the benefits adults with dyslexia can bring to the workplace when properly supported.

This video is based on the following article from the Read and Spell Blog: https://www.readandspell.com/dyslexia-in-adults

Hear more from John on his blog https://studyingwithdyslexiablog.co.uk/ or follow him on Twitter @DyslexiaBlogger

Dyslexia in Adults:

Dyslexia is still called a learning disability in some countries, but in the UK it is increasingly referred to as a specific learning difference. The reason for this is dyslexia does not make you less able than your peers; it is simply a different way of processing language in the brain.

The potential of someone with dyslexia is huge, but first, we need to help people work to their strengths. For someone with dyslexia, the gaps between their strengths and weaknesses may be greater. They can have difficulty focusing on the one hand, but be great creative thinkers on the others, or find it easy to visualize things and solve problems.

Adults with dyslexia who aren’t diagnosed as children, may go through school and lose confidence, which affects them later on in life. But it’s never too late to get a diagnostic assessment if you feel you have dyslexia. The sooner you learn about your needs, the sooner you can address them and begin playing to your strengths.

As discussed in this video, in the UK, the government has a scheme called Access to Work (https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work) that supports individuals with a variety of conditions, including dyslexia.

‘...the potential of someone in the workplace with dyslexia is huge!’ - John Hicks

Link to this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iE0tWaMoC6o

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To read more about the positives associated with dyslexia and discover some helpful tips on identifying and managing a language-based learning difference, visit the Read and Spell Blog https://www.readandspell.com/blog hosted by Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS).

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