What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia may influence how fluency and accuracy in reading and spelling develop, but many adults demonstrate impressive adaptability by cultivating effective strategies and drawing on support systems that allow their strengths to shine. In higher education, students with dyslexia often exhibit creative thinking, resilience, and problem-solving—and while memory challenges can surface, especially around verbal recall or short-term retention, these can be addressed with tailored techniques and tools that support academic success.

Strengths and support need:

• You may benefit from support with time management and organisation, which can enhance your ability to meet deadlines and reduce stress.

• You bring creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills—translating your ideas into structured written form is a skill that can be developed with tailored strategies.

• You may thrive with visual and active learning techniques, which can help reinforce revision and strengthen memory for verbal information from lectures or tutorials.

• You may prefer interactive or auditory learning methods, and could benefit from tools that streamline the process of research and reading.

• You’re building confidence in spelling and vocabulary, and might find that using assistive technology or alternative word choices empowers your written expression.

• Tasks like form completion or producing written work can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with the right accommodations, you can feel more in control and reduce anxiety.

• You’re developing your ability to unpack assignment briefs and can benefit from strategies that support interpretation and planning.