People with dyslexia bring a range of different skills and talents to the work place which can be advantageous for any business. Therefore, supporting a person with dyslexia should not be seen as
People with dyslexia bring a range of different skills and talents to the work place which can be advantageous for any business. Therefore, supporting a person with dyslexia should not be seen as
The move to further education, 6th form or higher education can present a whole new set of challenges. The emphasis on independent study means that students need to learn quickly how to manage
Dyslexia is a difficulty in language processing, rather than a visual problem. Dyslexia affects both genders, males are twice as likely to have severe dyslexia difficulties compared to females. It is also heredity
Many people have difficulty with maths. Frequently, people with dyslexia or ADHD have co-occurring difficulties including dyscalculia, which is a specific difficulty in processing number based concepts and in using basic numeracy skills.
Going to university can be daunting for everyone. Adapting to the expectations on independent study, self-management and increased reading loads take a while to adapt to. In addition, adjusting to academic writing with
Many people have difficulty with maths. Frequently, people with dyslexia or ADHD have co-occurring difficulties including dyscalculia, which is a specific difficulty in processing number based concepts and in using basic numeracy skills.
In the previous blog post advice was given on completing job applications for job seekers with dyslexia. This included a discussion of the considerations of disclosing your dyslexia prior to the job interview.
The process of applying for a job, particularly the job interview, is a stressful process for most people. For people with dyslexia, this stress is increased. Concerns may include details relating to completing
From Richard Branson to Steve Jobs, Einstein to Edison, John Kennedy to John Lennon, there are no shortage of examples of people with dyslexia who have become world famous in their chosen field.
Phonological (from the Greek word meaning voice) processing refers to using speech sounds for coding information when reading, speaking and listening. A difficulty with phonological skills is one of the most important identifiers