Individuals with dyslexia often experience difficulties with working memory, auditory memory, organisation, planning, time management, sequencing, and following complex processes and systems.
A workplace needs assessment is designed to identify reasonable adjustments that can be implemented to support an employee with dyslexia in the workplace to create an inclusive environment where they are empowered to thrive.
Workplace needs assessments can be an excellent resource for adults with dyslexia who are struggling to keep up with the demands of their job roles. By working with one of our associates, an educational psychologist, we offer clients a comprehensive plan of support and adjustment for dyslexia.
These solutions may be assistive technology, 1-to-1 support, or environmental alterations, and are provided as recommendations which we will also then continue to help you and your employer implement.
The workplace needs assessment is a semi-formal remote interview with an experienced educational psychologist to look at the specific job role of an individual, and the difficulties that they have because of their dyslexia.
The assessor will consider the specific concerns and requirements of the organisation before making recommendations for reasonable adjustments. These will be supplied in a report following the assessment that will be shared with both the employer and employee.
Dyslexia is covered by the Equality Act 2010 and as such employers have a legal duty to ensure employees are not discriminated against. Employers must make reasonable adjustments to the workplace to enable the member of staff to carry out their role to a satisfactory standard.
Choose Occupational Health work with a highly experienced educational psychologist to offer clients a comprehensive plan of support and adjustment tailored to their unique circumstances. Our dyslexia workplace assessments benefit both your workforce and your businesses by enhancing employee job satisfaction and productivity, and reducing the risk of mental health issues associated with unaddressed workplace difficulties.
Get in touch today to learn more about our dyslexia assessments and how we can support individuals with dyslexia at work with our Workplace Health Surveillance.
