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Welcome to our new advice section. Here we will feature the answers to questions asked to the BDA. If you have a question not answered below, please email: helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk or call our helpline on 0333 405 4567 to speak to one of our team.
Questions
My eight-year-old dyslexic son is finally making some progress with his reading, although still avoids it whenever possible. Do you have any suggestions for some 鈥渟tealth鈥� reading practice at home which he won鈥檛 object to?
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How do I find a good assessor?鈥�
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Should I tick the box on a job application form to tell them that I am dyslexic?
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Can you suggest anything to help a dyslexic employee who struggles to take notes in meetings?
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I was told at secondary school (about 30 years ago!) that I was dyslexic. I鈥檝e always struggled but worked my way up at work. Now I need to take an exam and I am struggling to pass. I do not have proof that I am dyslexic, so I am not allowed any extra time or support. Please can you help?
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We have a dyslexic member of staff who is struggling to complete our mandatory online training -can you recommend anything to help?
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Can you suggest any technology to help me improve my planning and organisation skills?
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How can I help my son over the Easter holidays with revision for his GCSE exams? I know from his mocks that he will struggle to organise himself.
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What is the process for enrolling a student with dyslexia at university?
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Where can an adult be assessed for visual disturbance?
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