Dyslexia in the Workplace

Practical support for dyslexics and their employers. Understanding the Reasonable Adjustments that can be made to help.

4.40 (36 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Personal Transformation
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1,487
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1.5 hours
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Oct 2023
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What you will learn

Dyslexics will learn what can help at work and what they should expect from their employers.

Employers will learn simple low cost ways to help dyslexics at work.

Both dyslexic and employee will learn how to identify dyslexia and gain access to helpful resources.

Discover the hidden super-talents of dyslexics.

Identify the most effective forms of face to face coaching.

Create an environment to assist dyslexics in making a full contribution at work.

Discover how to make Reasonable Adjustments as required under legislation

Description

The course helps both employers and employees identify the salient characteristics of dyslexia.
It's about helping everyone to create the best working environment for dyslexics and finding the best sources of support

It helps everyone recognise that dyslexia is not simply about poor spelling.
Employers will discover a little of what it's like to work with a sense of overload and how best to help.
Dyslexic super-talents are highlighted to help everyone benefit from the skills which come with dyslexia.

Access to online assessments are provided and are also included within the course.

The course identifies free and low cost actions which will help both employee and employer in the workplace.

Suggestions are made to help identify the most effective forms of face to face coaching and the value of working with dyslexic visualising skills.

Under the relevant legislation (Equalities Act in the UK) all parties are under an obligation to act REASONABLY at all times and to make the necessary REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS for people labelled dyslexic to perform effectively.

Some of the legal back ground will be explained so that you recognise the imperative to work reasonably at all times.

As time passes we are discovering new ways to adjust to help people labelled dyslexic to reach their full potential.


Seeing the Big Picture and Spotting Connections are dyslexic traits which can be harnessed to great effect.

Content

Introduction to the Course and to Dyslexia

Personal Introduction
Setting the Scene
The Scale of Dyslexia in the Workplace
Legal Considerations
Identifying Dyslexic Traits
The Dyslexic Spectrum
Indicators from Spelling and Communication

FREE Screening and Self Diagnostic Online Resources

Introduction to free online resources
International Dyslexia Association Self Assessment
IDA Adult Self Assessment
Genius Within Strategy Screening / Profiler
Global First Level Screening Resources

Basic Low Cost Practical Support in the Workplace - Sensory

Introduction
Standards for typefaces and fonts
Low cost filters and word processor settings to reduce eye stress
Managing noise and activity levels
Lighting Conditions

Basic Low Cost Practical Support in the Workplace - Technology

Voice to text software
Mobile Phone Apps
Mind Mapping
Grammar and Spelling tools
Screen Readers
Sat Nav and Google Maps

Working Practices

Neuro-Diversity Management Measures
Requirements for Training Providers
Pomodoro Technique
Diet and Hydration
Stress Management

Coaching Support

Selecting Face to Face Coaching
Mental Imagery and Visual Overload in Dyslexia Coaching
Grounding
Focus on Self Esteem
Controlling Mental Images

Summary

Summary and Next Steps

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Reviews

Raana
June 18, 2019
Excellent course, being dyslexic myself I found it very informative and helpful; I'm hoping to use the mentioned tools inorder to help improve my work and lessen my stress load.
Anna
June 3, 2019
Too much emphasis in the first few lectures on why it is important to support dyslexics - needed some idea where the course was going. Course as a whole was really useful though, especially in relation to IT solutions.
Irene
December 17, 2018
The instructor did a very well job and the content was informative; however I wish he had made a mobile app chart for dyslexia in a .pdf file to download.

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