is dyslexia a disability?

Question

if you have to fill out forms for appliction to a company should you say yes or no.
education say it is a disability but other bodies say it not.

it says on the form

"do you consider yourself to be disabled"

id say no but i have to make writen aplacations and im scared that if i say yes i will will not consider me.
ifi say no and i spell badly in the aplication the will not even cosider me

Answer 1

It depends on how much you think it will affect your job perfomance. If you think you will get on just fine if you don't tell people, then don't. I'll tell you why.
I, too, have a spectrum disorder and while my IQ and ability to learn is very high, I don't learn in the "conventional" manner. I pick things up extremely quickly and can create pictures in 3 dimensions in my head. It is the L*O*N*G stretched out verbal, slow moving way of learning that creates the difficulties for visual-spatial learners. I suspect that you have this ability as well. It is a classic trait of dyslexia.
I answer with "no" because you really DO NOT want to see that look on a person's face when you ask for an explanation because you are dyslexic. Try to talk yourself up and be positive. Don't take any of that so-called pity from others. People will do their damndest to "feel sorry" for you. Don't give them a reason to.
It is a gift and you are a rare thinker in the same realm of Einstein and Da Vinci. Use it for what it can do for you and don't ever put yourself down.
If you really think the job you are going for will be populated by people with sensitivity and intelligence, THEN I would say, "yes" tell them.
It is only a disability if you let it be one.
Oh, my dear, I just read your additional details. From what I can see, you only spelled one word incorrectly and your punctuation was slightly off. Buy yourself a dictionary and make that dictionary your best friend.
Start telling yourself you have the job you want and believe me, you will get it. You just have to believe and not create obstacles for yourself.

Answer 2

Always remember this, Bill Gates is dyslexic! and he is the most successful and riches man in the World. Many great people,successful people have gone on to become world figures and are dyslexic. This is Not a "disability", You CAN overcome it. The "reversals" of b & d letters occurs as a part of Normal Development. A diagnosis of dyslexia is made only when this pattern persists. Most readidng problems require "specific treatments".Discuss your reading difficulties with a "specialist/teacher", and find out how to overcome them. A foot note for you: You can request your "tests" and/or "application(s)" to be completed "verbally". For now, seek professional help and learn to "overcome" these "reversals". Good Luck and I have every confidence in your ability to overcome and learn to manage your dyslexia. All the Best in the year 2007.

Answer 3

Yes, a learning disability.
It may or may not work against you.
It doesn't mean that you're stupid or won't achieve anything, but you're likely to find reading and writing more difficult a task than others.
You'll have to work harder or find a way to compensate.
On the other hand, there are different levels of dyslexia.
From the mild to the severe.
It definitely is not another word for stupidity, so you might want to mention it depending on the type of job you're applying for.
You might find it easier to listen to information or watch it rather than read it.
You'll need to use the spell check more than others.
Good luck.

Answer 4

I doubt there is a need to say that you are dyslexic. Also, there shouldn't be any concerns as to spelling errors in your application forms because you should get it spell checked before sending it in. Otherwise, ask someone to read it for you and check for any spelling or grammatical errors.

Answer 5

It is not a disability for work purposes. However, it is a learning disability.

Answer 6

It will only be a disability if you get the words 'firework and dynamite' mixed up, on bonfire night.

Answer 7

I wouldn't put it on an application. But you should learn techniques to help you (if not already).

Answer 8

Yes but I would keep quiet about it