Employers Guide - Dyspraxia Foundation

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Dyspraxia Foundation Guide For Employers Visual Problems: Visual difficulties may result in problems with tracking text when reading or looking quickly and effectively at information. There may also be difficulties with focus and coordination of the eyes. Perceptual Difficulties: i.e. interpretation of information by the different senses. People with dyspraxia may find organisation, memory, sequencing, concentration and time management to be areas that require additional effort. Sensory sensitivity: Another feature of dyspraxia may be a heightened sensitivity to sound, light, touch or certain fabrics. People may find it particularly difficult to cope in a noisy environment or to work in brightly lit areas. In preference they may find it easier to work in subdued lighting. Each individual will be affected by a particular set of difficulties, meaning that the adjustments needed are likely to be different for each. The table on the opposite page gives pointers to parts of this guide that provide suggestions to help. Produced by Key 4 Learning Ltd
Dyspraxia Foundation Guide For Employers How dyspraxia may affect people in the workplace Please refer to the section (“Differences Explained”) for an explanation of the differences and strategies that can help. Symptoms. Tendency to trip, fall over or bump into things. Difficulty with office equipment particularly that requiring operation with two hands. Poor handwriting that may be difficult for others to read. Poor sense of time. Differences Explained. Organisation Difficulties Co-ordination and motor difficulties. Co-ordination and motor difficulties. Writing difficulties. Organisational difficulties. Memory difficulties. Organisational difficulties. Difficulty finding places. Difficulty planning and organising thoughts. Problems with communication with colleagues and in meetings. Time management difficulties. Memory difficulties. Co-ordination and motor difficulties. Organisational difficulties. Auditory differences. Co-ordination and motor difficulties. Difficulties with communication and social skills. Lack of confidence, embarrassment, low self-esteem and frustration, fear of promotion particularly if this would involve more interaction with others. Self esteem Difficulties with communication and social skills. Organisation difficulties. Reading difficulties. Time management difficulties. Writing difficulties. Difficulties with subject specific language. Self esteem Could this be your colleague? Do they sometimes seem awkward or bump into things? Do they mishear or ignore instructions? Do they seem to find it hard to get organised in space and in their thoughts? They might just have dyspraxia. The checklist on the next page is designed to identify whether someone may have dyspraxia. Produced by Key 4 Learning Ltd
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