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Photo by Tara Winstead via Pexels (Not all items may apply) Enjoys reading. Reads by gist (work out the meaning even though don't they understand all the words). Finds it takes more effort to read text-heavy books or articles. Can spell well and relies on visual memory for spelling. Prefers writing information in bullet points, without using extra words. Becomes blunt and to the point in writing or speaking when focusing on an idea or task. Spends more time and effort on writ

Strengths Photo by Tima Miroschnichenko via Pexels Big picture thinker : Excel at seeing the overall concept or idea rather than getting...

Reading, spelling and writing Reading by ‘gist’ Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash ‘Gist’ means dyslexics use their general knowledge, visual memory strengths, and problem-solving abilities to understand the overall meaning of what they are reading, without needing to understand every word. Reading fiction books or material on familiar subjects can make it easy for them to overlook words they don’t know, yet still understand the overall meaning. Reading non-fiction, text heavy

The articles in this series, reproduced from the Adapted Dyslexics Checklist booklet by Chris Cole, provides information about dyslexia and what it means to be an adapted dyslexic. For many, reading this can be the first time they feel truly understood. If you ever feel overwhelmed or need support while reading this, please know that specialist help is available. Refer to the contact details on the Connect section of the website. About Adapted Dyslexics Adapted dyslexics are