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Dyslexia in the
Workplace
BY KAREN GUIDA
DIRECTOR OF ADULT BASIC LITERACY AND EDUCATION
LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR TEXAS
Signs of Dyslexia
Difficulty with:
 Reading single words
 Reading smoothly and fluently
 Understanding written information
 Understanding sounds in words
 Knowing how to do math operations
 Spelling
Learning differences involve us all.
 1 out of 10 people probably has dyslexia
 1 out of 5 people probably has some sort of
learning difference or related difficulty, such as
Attention Deficit Disorder (difficulty focusing and
being easily distracted)
Two things in today’s world that
work against those with dyslexia
 The fast pace at which we all move
 Communication is driven by written language
Various aspects of dyslexia
create challenges for adults in a
work environment.
1. Short Term Memory
2. Organization
3. Perception and Movement
4. Emotions
Challenges with Short
Term Memory
 Remembering ideas which are read or heard
 Not knowing how to follow instructions
 Remembering people’s names
 Remembering where things are put
 Remembering meetings
 Following discussions
 Changing quickly from one task to another
Managing the Challenges
 Break numbers and words into chunks
 Leave yourself time to read
 Look for the main idea in what you read
 Ask for instructions in visual form
 Ask to have information to be repeated
 Use visual cues as reminders
 Take frequent breaks
Challenges with
Organization
 Following tasks in correct sequence
 Finishing tasks in an efficient way
 Keeping workspace neat
 Being able to find papers and files
 Being on time for meetings and appointments
 Meeting deadlines
Managing the Challenges
 Color-code everything
 Clearly label paper trays and cabinets
 Make sure to have written procedures
 Work one step at a time
 Plan daily, weekly, monthly to-do lists
 Leave time at the beginning of the day to review
what will be done that day
 Leave time at the end of the day to see what has
not been done and revise to-do list
Challenges with Perception
and Movement
 Judging distances and space
 Following maps
 Discriminating between left and right
 Movement requiring balance
 Handwriting and typing
Managing the Challenges
 Pre-plan before going to a new place
 Turn maps around to the way you are going
 Use computer keyboard shortcuts
 Keep operating instructions for equipment
 Make sure equipment is clearly labeled
 Use a card or ruler to keep place on the page
Challenges with Emotions
 Embarrassment
 Lack of self-confidence
 Anxiety
 Frustration and anger
 Depression
Managing the Challenges
 Realize that you are not alone
 Recognize that this is how your brain works
 Talk to supervisor at work who can help make schedules less
stressful and procedures more clear
 Know what time of day is best for you
 Get rest and exercise
 Drink water
 Eat balanced meals
Workers with dyslexia have
strengths and talents which others
do not have.
 Usually don’t leave anything to chance
 May be very hard-working
 Can process non-language information well
 Problem-solving ability
 May be very verbal and intelligent
 Ability to work with others in a team
Resources
 Aspects of Adult Dyslexia
By Dr. Sylvia Moody
 Living with Dyslexia
By Anne Hughes, Mary Ball, Rosie Bissett, Wyn
McCormack

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Dyslexia in the Workplace

  • 1. Dyslexia in the Workplace BY KAREN GUIDA DIRECTOR OF ADULT BASIC LITERACY AND EDUCATION LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR TEXAS
  • 2. Signs of Dyslexia Difficulty with:  Reading single words  Reading smoothly and fluently  Understanding written information  Understanding sounds in words  Knowing how to do math operations  Spelling
  • 3. Learning differences involve us all.  1 out of 10 people probably has dyslexia  1 out of 5 people probably has some sort of learning difference or related difficulty, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (difficulty focusing and being easily distracted)
  • 4. Two things in today’s world that work against those with dyslexia  The fast pace at which we all move  Communication is driven by written language
  • 5. Various aspects of dyslexia create challenges for adults in a work environment. 1. Short Term Memory 2. Organization 3. Perception and Movement 4. Emotions
  • 6. Challenges with Short Term Memory  Remembering ideas which are read or heard  Not knowing how to follow instructions  Remembering people’s names  Remembering where things are put  Remembering meetings  Following discussions  Changing quickly from one task to another
  • 7. Managing the Challenges  Break numbers and words into chunks  Leave yourself time to read  Look for the main idea in what you read  Ask for instructions in visual form  Ask to have information to be repeated  Use visual cues as reminders  Take frequent breaks
  • 8. Challenges with Organization  Following tasks in correct sequence  Finishing tasks in an efficient way  Keeping workspace neat  Being able to find papers and files  Being on time for meetings and appointments  Meeting deadlines
  • 9. Managing the Challenges  Color-code everything  Clearly label paper trays and cabinets  Make sure to have written procedures  Work one step at a time  Plan daily, weekly, monthly to-do lists  Leave time at the beginning of the day to review what will be done that day  Leave time at the end of the day to see what has not been done and revise to-do list
  • 10. Challenges with Perception and Movement  Judging distances and space  Following maps  Discriminating between left and right  Movement requiring balance  Handwriting and typing
  • 11. Managing the Challenges  Pre-plan before going to a new place  Turn maps around to the way you are going  Use computer keyboard shortcuts  Keep operating instructions for equipment  Make sure equipment is clearly labeled  Use a card or ruler to keep place on the page
  • 12. Challenges with Emotions  Embarrassment  Lack of self-confidence  Anxiety  Frustration and anger  Depression
  • 13. Managing the Challenges  Realize that you are not alone  Recognize that this is how your brain works  Talk to supervisor at work who can help make schedules less stressful and procedures more clear  Know what time of day is best for you  Get rest and exercise  Drink water  Eat balanced meals
  • 14. Workers with dyslexia have strengths and talents which others do not have.  Usually don’t leave anything to chance  May be very hard-working  Can process non-language information well  Problem-solving ability  May be very verbal and intelligent  Ability to work with others in a team
  • 15. Resources  Aspects of Adult Dyslexia By Dr. Sylvia Moody  Living with Dyslexia By Anne Hughes, Mary Ball, Rosie Bissett, Wyn McCormack