Individuals may experience hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention - or a combination of all three. Signs of hyperactivity tend to diminish in adults, but attention, concentration and organisation difficulties continue.
People with dyslexia tend to have the following profile:
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Creative | Easily distracted |
| Original | Impulsive |
| Problem-solving | Feelings of inner restlessness |
| Thinking outside the box | Disorganised |
| Determined | Poor memory |
| Often shows entrepeneurial tendencies | Sequencing difficulties (putting things in order) |
| Resilient | Mispronounces words |
| Generous | Interrupts others |
| Adaptable | Fidgets, taps feet and fingers |
| Energetic and productive | Difficulty sticking to one task |
"Gift of the gab" |
Poor concept of time |
| Logical thinker | Weak listening skills |
| Common sense | Finds it difficult to make use of feedback |
| Fails to plan ahead |
AD(H)D frequently co-occurs with other specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Every student's needs are different. Your dyslexia/disability advisor can help arrange the most appropriate level of support for your needs.
This support includes:
If you think you may have have AD(H)D or another specific learning difficulty, why not attend a Screening?
If you would like advice, please contact us.
All information provided to us is considered confidential. We would not normally disclose it. With your consent, we will contact relevant members of UEL staff to inform them of your disability and support needs. This will be done by drawing up a Learning Support Agreement with your dyslexia/disability advisor.
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Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia
