Assessments not only discover the extent of the person's problems, they also make recommendations as to the type of further training that could help in developing strategies to cope with dyslexia. The psychologist can liaise with the person's employer to discuss how to manage practical difficulties in the workplace. When interviewing staff Interviewing a person with dyslexia should be done with the understanding that under pressured situations, a dyslexic person may find it difficult to operate in a question and answer interview rather than a conversation. Every effort therefore should be taken to put the interviewee at ease and enable him or her to perform the best of their ability. This can facilitate reading of difficult texts.
Different people find different colours helpful, so it is worth experimenting.
He will arrange for the staff member to be visited for an assessment. For a new member of staff, the department can make initial contact. Council institutions should contact Mrs Alice Benton in the Registry, telephone 32320.