Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurological difference which mainly affects a person’s ability to develop the skills for accurate, fluent reading and spelling through difficulties with processing speed and working memory.
Many people who have dyslexia have strong visual, creative and problem-solving skills and while dyslexia is not linked to intelligence it can make learning challenging.
Each person with dyslexia will experience it in a way that is unique to them and as such will have their own set of abilities and challenges. According to the , it is estimated that approximately 9-12% of the world population experience some degree of dyslexia.
How can the University support you?
Before you start your studies we can:
- provide advice on Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
- advise on the diagnostic evidence you will need to provide in order to access support.
Depending on an assessment of your specific needs, either by a DSA assessor or a disability advisor, support could include:
- providing advice on applying for and accessing your DSA
- liaising with your department about reasonable adjustments to course delivery to meet your individual needs
- arranging for extended library loans
- arranging for 1-1 library inductions
- access to the Maths Learning Support Centre
- examination and assessment adjustments
- arranging for dyslexia awareness training to your department
- access to some assistive software on the University IT systems
- provision of mentoring or study support skills which might include:
- reading strategies
- analysing questions
- structuring written work
- note-taking strategies
- exam revision techniques
- memory techniques and exercises
- time management strategies
- proof-reading strategies
What to do next?
If you are an Applicant:
Please complete the and upload your diagnostic paperwork in line with the University evidence policy.
If you are a Current Student:
You can contact us via our accessing support page. An Advisor will review your submission and advise on the next steps to access support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I have recently had an assessment for dyslexia, how can I access support for my studies?
Please email your diagnostic paperwork in line with the University evidence policy to studentinclusion@lboro.ac.uk
An Advisor will review your submission and advise on the next steps to access support.
Should I wait until I start university to get a dyslexia assessment?
We strongly encourage you to have the appropriate assessment done before your studies begin and upload the report into the .
This will allow us more time to prepare the support you need and to make sure this is available to you at the very start of your studies.
How do I know if I have support already in place at University for my dyslexia?
You can check all your approved support here via the disability tab in your self-service portal.
Last Updated: 1st December 2023