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Compensated Dyslexia Checklist

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(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 written tasks.

  • Thinks differently from colleagues.

  • Grasps ideas and concepts more quickly and easily than colleagues.

  • Struggles to easily and clearly articulate ideas and thoughts (especially in a group).

  • Has a natural inclination to make processes more effective and efficient.

  • Needs to understand the big picture of a task or project before knowing how to start it.

  • Retains information easier when seeing it.

  • Masks any struggles with retaining information, not understanding the big picture, writing, or reading tasks.

  • Has an intuitive communication style.

  • Prefers clear and explicit communication to avoid spending time trying to work out ‘what did they mean?’

  • Has an ability to take complex concepts and information and simplify them.

  • Often has a strong sense of justice and fairness.

  • Skilled at identifying patterns and connections within the environment, among individuals and with information.

  • Prefers autonomy in the workplace.

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