Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning difference, usually characterised by slower-than-usual processing speed and challenges with reading, writing and comprehension of written texts.
Strengths can include:
- Big picture thinking.
- Resilience to life's challenges.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Creative thinking and innovative skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Determination.
- Strong verbal communication.
Key challenges can include:
- Phonological awareness - difficulty recognising and working with the sounds of spoken language, which is critical for decoding words when reading.
- Accurate and fluent word recognition.
- Spelling and decoding difficulties.
- Reading comprehension challenges.
- Slow and laboured reading or quick but inattentive reading.
- Poor vocabulary development.
- Confusion around homophones (same sound but different meanings) and homonyms (same spelling or sound but different meaning).
- Holding and manipulating information in the short-term memory, which can affect reading, comprehension, and following multi-step instructions.
- Difficulty with sequencing – understanding or remembering the order of letters, words, or numbers, which can affect reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Organisational skills – struggling with planning, time management, and organising tasks or ideas in a logical order.
- Multisource processing difficulties – integrating multiple sources of information can make learning and comprehending more challenging.
- Greater self-understanding by exploring individual strengths and challenges.
- Increased self-confidence and trust in their independent personal judgement.
- Development of person-centred and situation-relevant strategies.
- Use of assistive technology to alleviate challenging tasks.
- Effective time management through organisational tools and memory aids.
- Improved learning and comprehension with multi-sensory learning strategies, making it easier to grasp and process complex information.
Transformative approaches can include:
HYC will help with
- A holistic exploration of traits, using a strength-based approach.
- A thorough exploration of the best fit for study and career
- Person-centred and strengths-based employment & career support.
- Personalised study support.
- Personalised, situation-relevant assistive technology.
- Workplace-based personalised employment support and adjustments.
- Diagnostic Assessment.
HYC will help with
Lived Experiences
We have gathered some examples of lived experiences, needs and the support we can offer.
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Please note: strengths and weaknesses, and their combinations, are highly individual
and not determined by gender.
I'm Dyslexic
Hi, I'm Mandy.
I was diagnosed only recently and am still in the process of adjusting.
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I need support with...
I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
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I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
I excel in visual and hands-on learning, and I'm very good at 'reading' a room.
I also volunteer for our local Samaritans helpline.
My strengths
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I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
My challenges
My main challenges include following multi-step procedures, multitasking, and remembering details.
I tend to be hard on myself and I am highly sensitive to criticism from others.
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I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
My support needs
I would like to learn how to stay relaxed during multi-step activities, manage multiple tasks competing for my attention, and improve my ability to memorise details.
I also want to find ways to better protect myself from being overly sensitive.
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I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
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We will also aim to invite one of our counsellors to the meeting to help address her challenges with her high sensitivity.
I'm Dyslexic
My name’s Ben, and I’m 29.
I’ve always hated reading and writing and avoided it whenever I could. I dropped out of school when I was 16, but now I’d like to go back to college.
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I need support with...
I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
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I need support with...
I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
I love working with my hands and I’m good at visualising, designing, and building things.
I find it easy to follow visual-rich manuals.
My strengths
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I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
My challenges
My main challenges are reading large amounts of academic text and getting my thoughts down on paper. My eyes get tired, I get a headache, and I give up quickly.
Just the thought of it makes me feel mentally exhausted.
HYC support options
I need support with...
I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
My support needs
I need to find strategies to study effectively and keep my enthusiasm when things become difficult or boring.
I also need solutions for my physical discomfort.
HYC support options
I need support with...
I have challenges
I have strengths
Dyslexia
HYC Support
In addition, we would screen him for visual stress (Meares-Irlen) and provide strategies and tools to help him manage this challenge.
For more information on how we can support you, contact us.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
