Dr Andi Sanderson answers key questions on dyslexia and provides advice to employers on the best ways to create a dyslexia-friendly workplace and to ensure you are meeting key disability legislation.
Sir Richard Branson, Albert Einstein, Jamie Oliver – all famous names we've come to associate as innovators and strong leaders, but did you know that they are all dyslexic? As many as one in 10 people in the UK workforce have dyslexia, a neurological disorder affecting a person's reading, writing and spelling skills, but many companies are still unaware of the impact this disability can have on an employee's job or how to realise their potential.
What is dyslexia and what signs would I recognise?
Dyslexia is a learning disability which impacts on a person's reading, writing and spelling. Completely unlinked to intelligence, this disability can be incredibly frustrating for a person, particularly as the skills it affects are so fundamental in the workplace.