Overview

Explore information and resources related to teaching adults with dyslexia. 

The resources cover topics such as what dyslexia is, how it can be identified, how it can affect people and what support can be put in place by educators.

Key Points to Note:

  • For adults with dyslexia to succeed and reach their full potential, it is vital for educators and employers to be informed of what dyslexia is, how it can be identified, how it can affect people and what support can be put in place.
  • These resources will help educators and employers understand more about dyslexia and how to teach and work with adults with dyslexia.
  • To get started, watch the Introduction to Dyslexia Resources video.
  • Keep in mind, some teaching and learning resources have supporting resources, including videos and conference presentations.

TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE | Dyslexia, What is Dyslexia?

A resource explaining what dyslexia is and what it isn't, how it affects people, and how it can be viewed as a strength.

  • 2 December 2016
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Dyslexia, Introduction to Dyslexia Resources

A YouTube video introducing the dyslexia resources to educators.

  • 20 November 2016
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TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE | Dyslexia, How Do I Know if My Learner Has Dyslexia?

A resource explaining how dyslexia can be identified.

  • 2 December 2016
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How to recognise dyslexia in adult learners

An infographic poster showing some of the ways to recognise adult learners who have dyslexia.

  • 1 October 2018
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TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE | Dyslexia, How Can I Meet the Needs of Learners with Dyslexia? Part Two

A resource explaining how to meet the social and emotional needs of learners with dyslexia.

  • 2 December 2016
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Employers of staff who have dyslexia – Best Practice Guide

A best practice guide to help support and teach adult learners with dyslexia.

  • 28 October 2018
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Catering for Adults with Dyslexia in My Course

A NCLANA Symposium presentation exploring the strategies for teaching learners with dyslexia by University of Waikato's Dr Sue Dymock.

  • 30 June 2012
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The positive features of Dyslexia in Adults – Best Practice Guide

A one-page guide prepared by Ako Aotearoa for anyone interested in the positive features of dyslexia.

  • 28 October 2018
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Adult Dyslexia | What we know and what we need to know

A NCLANA Symposium presentation on the professional development needs of adult literacy educators by Ako Aotearoa's Annette van Lamoen.

  • 30 June 2013
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Tutors and Teachers supporting dyslexic learners – Best Practice Guide

A two-page guide prepared by Ako Aotearoa for tertiary education tutors and teachers who teach dyslexic learners.

  • 28 October 2018
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Dyslexia Decoded: What it is, what it isn't, and what you can do about it

A book on dyslexia prepared for the Tertiary Education Commission by Dr Sue Dymock and Professor Tom Nicholson.

  • 30 June 2013
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How Can I Meet the Needs of Learners with Dyslexia? Part One

 A resource explaining how to meet the learning needs of learners with dyslexia.

  • 2 December 2016
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Dyslexia Learner Profile

A resource that supports the teaching and learning resource: Dyslexia, How Do I Know if My Learner Has Dyslexia?

  • 2 December 2016
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Defining Dyslexia

A video resource that supports the teaching and learning resource: Dyslexia, What is Dyslexia? and the book: Dyslexia Decoded. 

  • 22 October 2012
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Diagnosing Dyslexia

A video resource that supports the teaching and learning resource: Dyslexia, How Do I Know if My Learner Has Dyslexia? and the book: Dyslexia Decoded. 

  • 26 October 2012
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A Strategic Approach and Dyslexia

An interactive video resource that supports the teaching and learning resource: Dyslexia, How Can I Meet the Needs of Learners with Dyslexia? Part One.

  • 29 October 2012
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Tailoring the Instruction and Dyslexia

A video resource explaining how to tailor teaching to adult learners with dyslexia.

  • 26 October 2012
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Coping with Dyslexia

A video resource explaining how to teach adult learners with dyslexia.

  • 30 October 2012
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Living with Dyslexia

A video resource featuring adult learner Ryan Sutton explaining his personal experience of living with dyslexia.

  • 30 October 2012
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Dyslexia – Multiple Perspectives

A video resource about dyslexia among employees in the workplace.

  • 30 October 2012
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Dyslexia Decoded: What it is, what it isn't and what you can do about it – ePub

A book on dyslexia prepared for the Tertiary Education Commission by Dr Sue Dymock and Professor Tom Nicholson.

  • 30 June 2013
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Dyslexia-Friendly Style Guide

This Dyslexia-Friendly Style Guide can be used as a reference when creating print and digital resources that are easy to read and accessible to dyslexic people or those needing literacy support.

  • 11 September 2023
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COURSE

An introduction to Dyslexia | Supporting learners to achieve their potential

Develop skills and knowledge to recognise and support learners with dyslexia, and other neurodiverse conditions, to achieve their potential.

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Adult language, literacy and numeracy resources

Resources for people working with adult learners, including resources on embedding language, literacy and numeracy in a range of contexts and supporting neurodivergent learners.

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