Making sense of dyslexia is the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week. With 1 in 10 people in the UK affected by the impairment, it makes sense to have a good understanding of how to support dyslexic staff in the workplace.
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty, which affects the way a person processes information in their brain. There are many different types, affecting sounds and language, numbers and working memory. As a result, dyslexia hinders the acquisition of adequate literacy skills, such as reading, writing and spelling.
How do I know if a member of staff is dyslexic?
Often, those who have dyslexia will let you know, but dyslexia can be very difficult to diagnose. We’ve created a Dyslexia Screener and a more in-depth Dyslexia Diagnostic Assessment that’ll help you to establish whether or not someone has dyslexia.
What can I do to support dyslexic employees?
Following the diagnostic assessment with an appointment with a fully qualified psychologist specializing in adult dyslexia, we’ll provide you with recommendations in a written report outlining any strengths, weaknesses and adjustments you should make.
To learn more about any of our dyslexia services, visit our Enablement page or contact your local account manager.
