Resources
There are many techniques and strategies that dyslexics can learn to help them better navigate the written world
How to tell if you have Dyslexia
If you think you or someone you love may be suffering from dyslexia, go to the link below and take a simple test that will help indicate if dyslexia is present. In the future, we will add links here that will show where you can get a proper diagnosis, as well as links to the latest research and scientific data on dyslexia.
This short 10 question test is from the International Dyslexic Association and will help determine if you might be dyslexic.
Learn more about the signs, symptoms and treatments of dyslexia in adults in this Web MD article.
It can be extremely helpful to get tested for dyslexia as an adult. Watch this video about Yimeng Cui’s personal experience to understand more about the evaluation process.
Dyslexia is often linked with other learning differences such as ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and anxiety disorders. Arije-Aike de Haas explains the connections in this video.
Understanding Dyslexia
Watch this explanatory TED-Ed video by Kelli Sandman-Hurley to better understand what dyslexia is.
Check out one of the ways dyslexics outperform non-dyslexics and try the visual-spatial test to see how you stack up in this video by Arije-Aike de Haas
While dyslexia can be a major challenge in life, it can also help you think outside of the box! Here is a poem by our Twitter follower Kristy C about living with dyslexia.
Click the button below to go to our Videos page and learn more about our experiences with Dyslexia.
Career Options
People with dyslexia also make great entrepreneurs! Read why that is here.
Neurodiversity in the workforce is becoming a bigger focus for modern companies. Read this encouraging Boston Globe article about the “Neuro-Diverse Centers of Excellence” that Ernst & Young has created to be more inclusive in their hiring process.
Learn more about what adult dyslexia looks like in this video of the 7 Hidden Traits of Adult Dyslexics.
Famous Dyslexics
Read about many other famous dyslexics in this post from the My Hero learning community. (click the photo of each person to learn more)
Because dyslexia is so often misunderstood, many people think of it as an undesirable genetic trait. See how dyslexia can actually help many people achieve amazing things in this video from Made By Dyslexia.
Latest News
Learn how a new study involving electrical brain stimulation could offer hope to the future of Dyslexia research in this US News article.
Dyslexic Together’s friend Matthew developed our new E-reader web extension that can be downloaded to your Google Chrome browser and reads website text aloud to you. Matthew is currently a college student thriving with dyslexia!
Information
The resources on this site provide general information about the condition, coping mechanisms, as well as training programs for carers and teachers who want to help their students who are suffering from the condition. You don’t have to suffer because of dyslexia. Though there is no cure, there are many ways that you can live a normal, and even an exceptional life despite having dyslexia.
Disclaimer: Any views or opinions represented in the links and videos provided on this site are those of the individual authors and creators only and do not represent those of the Dyslexic Together organization. All material posted on this site is meant solely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice.