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Get dyslexia support as an adult learner

Find out how to get screened or assessed for dyslexia as an adult, and arrange support for study, exams and work through your college, university or employer.

Estimated time: 1–2 hours to start, then several weeksUpdated: 1 October 2026

Use this guide if reading, spelling, note-taking or organising written work has always taken you much longer than others, and you are studying or about to return to learning. Have notes on the difficulties you notice, any school reports you still have and details of your course or employer.

Step by step

  1. Write down what you notice

    List specific, everyday examples: losing your place when reading, re-reading pages several times, spelling the same word differently, difficulty copying from a screen, trouble with sequences or remembering instructions. Note how long tasks take you compared with others and any strategies you already use. This record helps any screener or assessor and makes conversations with tutors easier.

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