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more-inAngela Fawcett, vice president of the British Dyslexia Association, has emphasised the need to look at the particular strengths of persons with dyslexia. Prof.
Fawcett gave examples of men employed in the United Kingdom who had difficulties when their job roles changed or had to interact with more people in the company. She said bringing in stories of personalities who had achieved great success with dyslexia would go a long way in inspiring others. Employment supportShe said that while they needed support in employment — employers must make allowances and adjust expectations — there was a lot that they could contribute with their particular strengths if they could craft an environment suitable to them. But many tended to lose confidence due to years of failing before being diagnosed, she explained..