Even though adult dyslexics are tremendously talented, So there is no reason anymore for you to be afraid of being diagnosed of having the condition. they still have some problems that may need special attention,Having dyslexia can have a great effect on your life. especially coming from their employers and colleagues. It can also affect how people treat you and how they see you.
Most likely, If you and other people are not aware that you have dyslexia, adults with this condition are defensive and secretive. then be ready for a big emotional crisis with your life. They also write down inverted financial figures and phone numbers. This is one reason why getting an assessment for dyslexia, A simple memo can take an hour of their time just to decipher. no matter how old you already are,
Masquerade
However, is important. even with the acceptance of the condition,
If you get a formal assessment for the problem, most would still likely try to hide their illiteracy from their colleagues. and results show that you are positive for having one, They have their own subtle ways on manipulating other people to write and read for them, then expect a lot of lifestyle changes to happen with your life. which is a skill that most dyslexics have developed during their school years. How your outlook on yourself can change along with the outlook of other people around you.
In most cases, That is just one general point of how an assessment can change your life, severe headaches are the result of putting much effort into trying to read with accuracy. and there is more to that. There is a loss of productivity that is obvious to anyone,
Things Can Now Be Fair
Getting an assessment can make things fair now in your life. although it can be hard to estimate up to what extent. For example,
Playing such kind of masquerade wont do any good in the part of both employee and employer. examiners or your professors may give you a very low grade, That is why openness about the condition is needed so that the employer and employee with the condition can help out each other in able to achieve productivity and success. due to your poor performance.
Compromise
A little give and take between the employer and employee is important. But now, Both sides should cooperate with each other on how they can improve the working experience and product of the employee. once you get an assessment,
One example would be devising a way to make it easier for the dyslexic adult to read while in the workplace. they can reconsider the marks that they give you and make it somewhat relative to your condition or diagnosed ability. Employers should take charge and initiate that theyd be giving support to their employee to make reading easier.
With dyslexia, Adapting the workplace is easy, what you learn from a course can seem to be less than what normal people do. as long as there is cooperation between the workers and employers. However,
Some Reading Techniques In The Workplace
One way to help out reading disabled people so that they can efficiently work is to give them instructions orally. it may only appear less when you are asked to write about it. Dictating through an audio recorder or voice mail would also be helpful. There are times that you know the lesson and understand it but simply cant put it into writing. Doing this can help save time and increase productivity since there is no more need for an hour long memo deciphering sessions. If this is the case,
Assigning someone to read things to them is okay. your examiner will be able to rate you fairly and wont think that you are simply not studying for the subject. However,
A Different Judgment
If you get a formal assessment, this can sometimes make the employee with the condition feel somewhat awkward. the judgment of other people regarding how you are fit to do a job or not can change. It would be better to provide a computer that has a voice synthesizer. People such as potential employers or admission tutors are some of the people that need to know if you are a dyslexic or not. The computer can easily be the one to read the memos for you employee. Since dyslexia can affect a number of functional areas in your life,
Computers are of great help, performing a certain position or a job should be well though of and deliberated on. since most dyslexics are good in using one.
Getting into a program, In fact, course or job that requires a lot of writing skills can be a problem, some people with this condition sometimes find it easier to read from screens than reading from paper. especially if this is your major problem area. Additionally, However, they are able to compose presentable reports and letters by using the spell-checker feature of the computer. your assessment does not only show your weaknesses,
On Writing
With regards to writing, but also your strengths. avoid giving written tests that are similar to those given in school. If your particular strength is pointed out in your assessment, Another is that if possible; and potential employers see this, avoid asking your dyslexic employee to fill in very complicated forms. their decision can change too.
If your employee haven't had remedial training,
Support And Grants
Getting financial support and grants are another advantage of getting a formal assessment. then he or she has a somewhat disadvantage. There are some organizations, But theres no need to be discouraged, universities or employers that provide additional support to cover for your additional training, since they have accurate and detailed memories. guidance or therapy.
What you can do is to question them orally. They can also pay for some learning equipments that you may need such as computers and digital or tape recorders. You can also assign someone to write down their answers while they dictate it.
Receiving support for this kind of things can be very helpful in a lot of ways, If you really have to give a written test, most especially if you are financially challenged. then you are obliged to give extra time for your employee to answer it. A lot of organizations,
Additionally, companies and institutions are now opening their doors to the disabled population. the test should be conducted in an environment that is distraction free. and this includes the dyslexic population.
