An Usdaw Guide to Dyslexia

The word 'Dyslexia' means 'a difficulty with words', and its most common characteristic is difficulty with reading, writing and spelling.

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Date Posted: 3 April 2007

 

 

 

Dyslexia affects the way the brain works. It is not a medical condition like a disease or illness, it's a problem with the way the brain processes information. Perhaps the best way to describe it is that the connections in the brain have been wired-up differently, so that it processes information in a different way.

This guide is for workplace stewards and representatives, and aims to:

• Give you some straightforward information about a very complex condition.
• Help members who may have a dyslexic problem and let them know what they can do about it.
• Give some guidance to union representatives on helping a member when dyslexia is causing a problem at work.

The complete guide can be downloaded (see above) or copies can be obtained from the Stationery Department at Central Office.

An Usdaw Guide to Dyslexia was correct at date of publication December 2003.