Dyslexia Adults

Dyslexia & Adults

Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), appearing as severe difficulties with literacy skills.  Dyslexia can appear in children as well as adults.

These difficulties can cause severe problems with reading, writing & spelling.

Comprehensive information exclusively for Dyslexia in adults.  Help, Support and Resources to try to overcome these difficulties.Dyslexia & Adults, Dyslexia – Software for Literacy & Numeracy, Famous People with Dyslexia, Myths about Dyslexia & Setting up a Dyslexia Support Group.

Help, Support & Resources for adults. Indicators of Dyslexia, How to arrange for an Adult Dyslexia Test or Adult Dyslexia  Assessment;  Software for Dyslexia adults. Information for Employers & Dyslexia in the Workplace.

Age is no Barrier to Dyslexia Testing!

Adults with Dyslexia

Many adults with dyslexia suffer from low self-esteem, lack of confidence and fall short of their employment ability; they are often relieved to know their lack of progress is due to dyslexia. Once diagnosed, they can receive the right kind of help.

Recent research showed a high proportion of self-made millionaires are dyslexic, probably because they had the tenacity and self-belief to succeed.

Many people with dyslexia excel in areas such as:

• Architecture
• Arts
• Computer sciences
• Construction
• Electronics
• Engineering
• Entertainment
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Sports.

Workplace Needs Assessment

If you have problems at work, which you believe is related to your dyslexia, you can ask for a ‘Workplace Needs Assessment’. The Assessor will go into your workplace at a convenient time, watch you work, and take your opinions into account (and those of management, if necessary).

You will receive a comprehensive report advising any specific help required, such as Voice Recognition Software (VRS), Spell-Checker, Grammar Checker, or other specialist software.

Provided the requirements are ‘reasonable’, your employer will have to look at implementing the recommendations. Often the items in question can be provided by the company at a very reasonable price.  This comes under the ‘reasonable adjustments that employers should make.

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) can arrange for assessments or testing to be carried out, as do other providers around the country.

Do not be afraid to ask for help. Why keep struggling when support is available?

Find an Assessor for a ‘Workplace Needs Assessment’.

Do not be afraid to ask for help. Why keep struggling when support is available?

Access to Work Scheme (AtW) & Dyslexia

People with dyslexia should be able to use the Access to Work Scheme (AtW). This scheme (AtW) offers help to place people with learning difficulties (dyslexia) at work. Under this scheme (AtW), you can access training facilities to help with your dyslexia.

The Access to Work (AtW) scheme can similarly provide practical and financial support for people with dyslexia.

The amount of money you may get is dependent on your circumstances, but these monies do not have to be paid back and will not affect any other benefits.

Access to Work (AtW) 

Support Groups for Adults with Dyslexia

Support Groups for adults with dyslexia; are an excellent way to meet other dyslexic people. This way, you can get ideas from others and get help and support from your peers.

Many groups have inspirational speakers who can talk about various issues surrounding dyslexia, coping strategies, resources etc.

You will find a list of various Adult Dyslexia Support Groups below:

London Adult Support Group
A self-help group that share experiences and learn from each other.
London Adult Support Group

Birmingham Adult Support Group (BADG)
‘Badg is a self-help, user-led dyslexic group that was established in the mid-1990s in Birmingham. It is probably one of the earliest and largest, longest-running adult self-help groups in Europe.’
BADG

Dyslexic by Nature
The group aim to reduce the social isolation and stigma individuals with dyslexia feel. It covers the Chorlton area of Manchester.
Dyslexia by Nature

DAN
The Dyslexia Adult Network (DAN) has been founded to increase awareness of the
impact of dyslexia and related conditions on adults.
DAN

DABBGL – (Dyslexia Association of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich & Lewisham)
The group offers opportunities to exchange positive experiences and the chance to seek practical advice from guest speakers and others within the group.
Dyslexia Association

Dyslexia Foundation
Assisting adults with dyslexia across the North-West.
Dyslexia Foundation

Dyslexia Scotland Adults
With resources, advice and support – ‘make sure dyslexia doesn’t hold you back.
Dyslexia Scotland Adult

Dyslexia – Books, Pamphlets & Publications

There is quite a lot of good information for adults about dyslexia.  The BDA and Dyslexia Action published some excellent books and pamphlets, which I am sure you would find useful.

British Dyslexia Association Books & Pamphlets