Dyslexia Solutions is a professional partnership offering a range of support services to meet the needs of all dyslexic adults, their families, friends, employers, trainers and tutors. Dyslexia Solutions is based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Excellent local communications allow us to work regularly in London and the north of England.
We believe that every dyslexic adult should have the opportunity to:
- Develop an understanding of their personal profile of strengths and difficulties
- Be introduced to techniques and strategies that will help them build on their strengths and overcome their difficulties
- Develop the confidence to achieve their full potential
Dyslexia in Adults
Dyslexia is complex - it is highly unlikely that any two adults will have exactly the same profile. Dyslexic adults frequently have surprising strengths and difficulties.
There are many definitions of dyslexia. Dyslexia causes problems with reading, writing and spelling. It can also affect short-term memory, concentration, organisation, time management and sequencing.
Dyslexic difficulties in adults can result in stress and low self-esteem.
Dyslexic adults often have strengths in areas such as creative arts & design, problem solving, thinking holistically and working with people in the caring professions. They are typically very focused, determined and hard working.
Dyslexic adults may not succeed because they don’t understand their own way of thinking and so become frustrated by difficulties with seemingly simple tasks.
If you think you might be dyslexic try the screening available at www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/adultchecklist.html If you answer yes to nine or more of the questions you should consider having an assessment.
A detailed assessment by a psychologist or a trained specialist teacher is needed to identify a dyslexic profile.
It is unlikely that any two adults will have exactly the same difficulties
Dyslexia in adults is not just about reading and writing….memory, time management and organisation often cause more problems
Dyslexic adults often have strengths in creative arts, problem solving, thinking holistically and working with people
Do you think you might be dyslexic?
Try this screening:
Click here to take the test.
If you answer ‘yes’ to 9 or more questions you may be dyslexic
