ten percent of the population are believed to be dyslexic, but it is still often poorly understood. With the right support, the strengths and talents of dyslexic people can really shine.
advice
children
one of the most important things, if you have a child with dyslexia, is to build their self-esteem, it is vital to their mental health and wellbeing.
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making mistakes is a part of learning, even when you learn differently. your child needs the confidence to keep trying new things even when they don't succeed. each person with dyslexia is different, meaning they will have different strengths and difficulties, helping your child to find coping strategies will build their confidence in being able to accomplish things by themselves.
teens/adults
some dyslexic people have such good copy strategies that they don't even realise they have dyslexia.
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dyslexic people are bright, creative and intuitive, but can also have low self-esteem, mental health issues and other learning differences.
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just know that in every institution there is support in place for anyone with dyslexia. With the right support, dyslexics can and will thrive, finding your individual talents and strengths will give you confidence and passion and will help you accept that your learning differences are not a disability, just a difference.
educators/employers
all teachers will encounter pupils who are gifted as well as those who have particular learning challenges; some pupils have both gifts and challenges.
it is essential that teaching meets the needs of all learners, using appropriate methods to support weaknesses while also recognising and developing strengths and abilities.
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it is important that employers provide reasonable adjustments to help any dyslexic individual gain the most of their strengths and minimise the challenges that they might experience as a result of their dyslexia.
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these adjustments will vary according to the needs of the employee and the job role. an employee does not need to have had a diagnostic assessment in order to receive reasonable adjustments.