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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month 

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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month 

In October, we celebrate and recognise Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on dyslexia. You can get involved through raising awareness and sharing resources to support the community. 

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that impacts reading, affecting the ability to identify speech sounds and learn how they relate to letters and words.  

Through raising awareness we can also celebrate the strengths Dyslexics’ can have. Employees with Dyslexia can bring strengths that are valuable to workplaces. 

These strengths can include:  

  • Innovative thinking and problem-solving 
  • Enhanced pattern recognition 

Niki, a dyslexic employer and employee shares, 

“My dyslexia makes me a creative person, always brimming with ideas. It has also made me a visual thinker, allowing me to see a clear picture of the end goal for projects I’m working on. This ability has greatly supported me in my role as a project manager.” 

 

For more information about the strengths of employees with Dyslexia visit the ‘Neurodiversity’ section on Neuro-inclusive Recruiting website 

For more information about Dyslexia Awareness Month, including resources please visit the website https://www.speldnsw.org.au/dyslexia-awareness-month/