Support for Adults (16+)
Dyslexia can affect various aspects of daily life like higher education, learning to drive, job hunting, and also in the workplace.
How to get support as an adult/young person with dyslexia?
Dyslexia can affect various aspects of daily life like higher education, learning to drive, job hunting, and also in the workplace.
Scheme like Access to Work (Government-funded scheme) funds disability and neurodivergent-related support and equipment to help people start or stay in work.
In Further & Higher Education, you do not need formal testing or diagnosis to receive support during further education. This support is called SEN (Special Educational Needs) Support. Students studying on Higher Education courses may be eligible for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) which meets the extra costs of studying which arise as a direct result of dyslexia.
From our experience, getting support put in place at school or at a workplace can sometimes be challenging. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us – our experienced volunteers are always happy to help!
Looking for support?
We operate a helpline service run by volunteers. Please be considerate when calling, our helpliners are volunteers and some have full time jobs but give what time they can to help.
If you are looking for an assessment, visit our Assessors Directory.
Contact your Local SENDIASS
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Information, Advice and Support Service (SEDNIASS) offers free, confidential and impartial information, guidance, advice and support. It’s available to all children, young people and parents and carers of children and young people.
Some signs of Dyslexia in Adults
Dyslexia can affect various aspects of daily life like higher education, learning to drive, job hunting, and also in the workplace.
Adults may struggle with:
- Reading, writing and/or spelling (confusing letters b/d and numbers)
- Confusing visually similar words (eg: hat/hot)
- Remembering conversations, important dates or instructions
- Telling left and right
- Being organised (time management, prioritising tasks,…)
- Listening and maintaining focus
- Have poor self-esteem
- Experience visual disturbances when reading (for example, letters and words seems to move around or appear blurred)
- Have poor handwriting and slow writing speed
- Exeprience sensations of mental overload/switching off
- Need to re-read paragraphs to understand them
How we can help adults with dyslexia
At Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia, we believe in a dyslexic-friendly society that enables all neurodiverse persons of all ages to reach their full potential.
Support in the workplace with ‘Access to Work’
Access to Work is a Government-funded scheme which funds disability and neurodivergent-related support and equipment to help people start or stay in work.
Support available in Education/Higher Education
If you are dyslexic, you do not need formal testing or diagnosis to receive support during further education. This support is called SEN (Special Educational Needs) Support.
General Help and Support for Adults & Young People
We provide free information, training and advice to dyslexics and their families. Get in touch with us if you need extra support and would to talk to one of our experienced volunteers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find below the answers to the most common questions around dyslexia and related subjects.
Am I eligible for a Disabled Student Allowance?
To be eligible for the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) you must have undertaken a diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment undertaken by an Educational Psychologist or a specialist dyslexia tutor. Some college and universities provide this as a free or subsidised service – though with Government budget restraints this is getting less likely.
The Disabled Student Allowance will provide funding for specialist tuition, software and equipment to help with academic studies.
Is dyslexia hereditary?
Dyslexia is regarded as a neurobiological condition that is genetic in origin. This means that individuals can inherit this condition from a parent and it affects the performance of the neurological system (specifically, the parts of the brain responsible for learning to read).
Is dyslexia a disability?
Dyslexia is classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. A disability under the Equality Act 2010 is a physical or mental impairment that affects a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Dyslexia will count as a long-term physical or mental impairment.
How much does an assessment cost?
Costs for assessments vary quite a lot depending on where you live, who is doing the assessment and what type of assessment is being done. The cost is usually several hundreds of pounds.
Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia does not provide assessments, however you can visit our Tutors & Assessors Directory to find an assessor.
As a benchmark, the British Dyslexia Association charges £690 for an assessment with a specialist teacher and £882 for an assessment with a psychologist (Feb 2025).
Is there any funding available for assessments?
Unfortunately, there is not usually any direct funding for diagnostic assessments. Generally, assessments have to be paid for by the individual, parent, or employer.
As dyslexia and dyscalculia are not medical conditions, a diagnostic assessment is not covered by the NHS.
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