Spotlight: Beyond Dyslexia Awareness Week – Supporting Dyslexic Adults at Work

Dyslexia Awareness Week may be over, but support for dyslexic adults continues all year round.

Join Katrina Cochrane from Positive Dyslexia for this practical online Spotlight session exploring the support available to adults with dyslexia in the workplace.

Katrina will look at adult dyslexia assessments, workplace needs assessments, applying for Access to Work, and useful free resources that can provide ongoing help and guidance.

The session will also consider what happens when, as an adult, you begin to recognise similar difficulties in your child, with signposting to appropriate sources of information and support.

Whether you have a dyslexia diagnosis, are considering an assessment, or simply want to understand what support is available, this session is a great place to start.

See our courses page to book*. 

*This session is online! Do not worry if you can not watch live on the night – still book and we will send you the recording later in the week.*

 

Katrina Cochrane – Positive Dyslexia

Katrina Cochrane is an experienced dyslexia specialist and advocate, formerly Head of Education at the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) and a Trustee of the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. Through Positive Dyslexia, she champions greater understanding of dyslexia, inclusive education and practical approaches that enable individuals to recognise their strengths and reach their full potential.

Katrina runs accredited and non accredited courses and has co-edited the forthcoming 4th edition of SEN Journal which is out in January 2027.

 

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How Aware Are You Of The Positive Attributes Associated With Dyslexia?

How Aware Are You Of The Positive Attributes Associated With Dyslexia?

Natalie, a final year Economics student at the University of Leeds, is currently completing research for their final year dissertation and needs your help to tackle the misconceptions associated with dyslexia in the workplace. If you’re interested, please take a few minutes to complete the survey today!

Why is this important?

The survey aims to assess the level of understanding that both dyslexic and non-dyslexic employees have regarding the skills strongly associated with dyslexic thinking. The results will highlight the workforce’s current perceptions of dyslexic cognition, which will aid us in suggesting effective interventions and guiding further research. By truly understanding the accurate skills associated with different cognitive variations, we can help employees thrive in the workplace and enhance the efficiency of our labour force.

Make a difference – your voice matters:

There is no judgment! Please answer honestly so we can gauge an accurate level of understanding. Every response counts and helps us move closer to a more inclusive and supportive work environment for everyone.

The survey only takes 3 minutes, and your insights could lead to meaningful change.

Fill in the survey here.

Your participation is greatly appreciated!

HOW AWARE ARE YOU OF THE POSITIVEATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH DYSLEXIA?

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