DYSLEXIA

Neurodiversity 101

What is Dyselxia

Dyslexia which sometimes can also be called Development Dyslexia is a development condition that specifically affects literacy (reading, writing and spelling). People who have dyslexia have poor literacy after taking into account the education and teaching support they have had. 

How Common Is Dyselxia?

It can be hard to be precise, as many studies don't look at people's history and therefore can't tell the difference between dyslexia, alexia (inability to read written material) and illiteracy due to lack of education. It is commonly stated that 10% of the population have dyslexia. 

Common Challenges Described By Adults With Dyslexia

Adults with dyslexia may also have other related challenges:

When you have met one person with dyselxia you have met one person...reasonable adjustments are not singular where one solution fits all. Reasonable adjustments are normally user led and can include:

Everyone has strenghts and weaknesses, is about how we harness those strenghts to let the creative thinker out.