Dyslexia
Dyslexia is the most common neurodivergence, and most understood, usually affecting someone's ability to read or write accurately.
What is dyslexia?
10
For every ten people, one of them is likely to be dyslexic
700 Million
There are around 700 million dyslexic people worldwide
22 %
Despite being 10% of the population, 22% of dyslexics are unemployed
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. It can also include challenges with information processing, short-term memory and timekeeping.
However, these challenges don’t stem from a deficiency in language, word processing or motor-control, they are the consequences of a unique brain processing function that means people with dyslexia often have a broad range of cognitive features and strengths too.
We provide dyslexia consultancy services for employers looking to support their neurodiverse employees, as well as workplace needs assessment for dyslexia.
Common dyslexia challenges:
- Memory
- Organisation
- Writing
- Reading
- Time management
"I struggle to read and write, and sometimes processing things. Although I'm figuring out better ways to deal with my dyslexia."
"The words move around on the page, I feel like everything I do is just harder for me than others."
Common dyslexic strengths
Did you know that Richard Branson is dyslexic?
He has gone on to be one of the most successful entrepeneurs in the world!
Examples of good jobs for dyslexics
- Graphic Designer
- Entrepreneur
- Account Manager
- Sales Manager
- Engineer