Dyslexics have the exact skills needed for the workforce of today. But 55% of employers have a poor or non-existent understanding of dyslexic strengths. We’re here to change that, because one thing is clear – to survive in this fast-changing world of work, employers need to redefine dyslexia – and do it NOW or risk being left behind. Our Join the Dots guide helps every workplace empower Dyslexic Thinking, starting today.
dyslexia as a valuable thinking skill set
adjustments to help every dyslexic thrive
recruitment processes to spot dyslexics
affinity groups for support & openness
Dyslexia influences as many as 1 in 5 people and is a genetic difference in an individual’s ability to learn and process information. As a result, dyslexic individuals have differing abilities, with strengths in creative, problem-solving and communication skills and challenges with spelling, reading and memorising facts.
Generally, a dyslexic cognitive profile will be uneven when compared to a neurotypical cognitive profile. This means that dyslexic individuals really do think differently. Traditional benchmarking disadvantages dyslexics, measuring them against the very things they find challenging.
Being curious & exploring ideas in a constant and energetic way. (84% of dyslexics are above average at Exploring)
Creating an original piece of work, or giving ideas a new spin. (84% of dyslexics are above average at Imagining)
Crafting and conveying clear & engaging messages. (71% of dyslexics are above average at Communicating)
Understanding patterns, evaluating possibilities & making decisions. (84% of dyslexics are above average at Reasoning)
Interacting with space, senses, physical ideas & new concepts. (75% of dyslexics are above average at Visualising)
Understanding self; connecting, empathising & influencing others. (80% of dyslexics are above average at Connecting)
Our ground-breaking reports, The Value of Dyslexia 1 & 2, produced with EY, found that dyslexics have the exact skills needed for the workplace of tomorrow, as set out by the World Economic Forum. While the skills that are challenging for dyslexics are in decline.
Our latest report, The Dyslexic Dynamic, produced with ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions finds that digitisation has been speeded up by the pandemic. By 2025, machines will take over 50% of the tasks done by humans. The remaining tasks will require Dyslexic Thinking skills.
Empower Dyslexic Thinking in your workplace with our FREE Dyslexic Thinking Skills posters and workplace factsheets. Contact us at info@madebydyslexia for a copy of our insightful Dyslexic Thinking keynote, which explains, educates and inspires everyone to value Dyslexic Thinking.
Join our movement of organisations who are Redefining Dyslexia and empowering Dyslexic Thinking in their workplace right now.
