Dyslexia in Adults
Rethinking Dyslexia: It’s Never Too Late to Learn in a New WayOvercoming Dyslexia in Adults – Break Free from Struggles & Gain Confidence
Many adults with dyslexia go undiagnosed or misunderstand their struggles. Some believe their challenges stem from something else, while others feel that change isn’t possible or that they’re too old to break free from these difficulties.
Thanks to groundbreaking research in neuroplasticity, we now know that isn’t true. At any age, you can reshape your brain’s pathways, transform how you process information, and discover new ways to learn.
Dyslexia is Not a Flaw – It’s a Strength
Dyslexic adults often possess:
- Exceptional big-picture thinking
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding oral communication skills
The challenges you faced in school may have made you resilient, resourceful, and driven. Many adults with dyslexia have already developed creative strategies – such as mindfulness, yoga, or meditation – to help them focus and thrive.
At Sydney Dyslexia, we help you take those strengths even further. Whether you’re looking to change careers, write a book, return to university, or pass professional courses, we provide the tools and strategies to help you succeed faster and with greater confidence.
Correcting dyslexia is like installing new software in your brain – tailored to your unique visual and tactile learning style. With the right support, the possibilities are limitless.
The Gift of Dyslexia in Adults
Do These Challenges Sound Familiar? Recognising Dyslexia in Adults
Dyslexia affects more than just reading – it influences confidence, focus, organisation, and everyday tasks. Many adults unknowingly develop coping mechanisms without realising dyslexia may be the root cause of their struggles.
At Work, Do You?
- Avoid jobs that require extensive reading and writing?
- Excel in visual, creative, or hands-on fields (e.g., design, architecture, trades, or the arts)?
- Struggle with slow meetings, written reports, or standardised tests?
- Rely on intuition and delegation to navigate tasks?
- Prefer learning through demonstration rather than reading manuals?
At Home, Do You?
- Feel insecure reading to your children or helping with their homework?
- Mispronounce words, struggle with instructions, or avoid reading aloud?
- Experience right-left confusion, zoning out, or losing track of time?
- Have strong visual memory but struggle with spelling or punctuation?
- Rely on a partner or technology for literacy-based tasks?
If these challenges resonate, dyslexia might be the reason—but it can also be the key to unlocking your strengths.
How We Help Adults with Dyslexia
A lifetime of struggle does not mean that dyslexia treatment cannot change your life. At Sydney Dyslexia, we offer personalised dyslexia programs that focus on your unique learning style – helping you build literacy, comprehension, and confidence in a way that works for you.
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Complete a free online dyslexia test which does not require you to submit an email address to get your results.
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Book a one-on-one assessment with Sydney Dyslexia to help you confirm your learning style and solutions to improving your literacy and numeracy as an adult.
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Tailored Dyslexia Training for Adults – Build reading, spelling, and comprehension skills with customised strategies. We can guide you on the suitable dyslexia training for adults which best meet your needs.
From Struggle to Success: Adult Dyslexia Journeys
“Prior to (the course), I found life rather difficult. I would pretend to read the paper.. My reading was about a 3 year old. I found it good to do the program …and life is very different. I don’t struggle to read things now… I’m actually understanding it and enjoying it a lot…I just take my time….”
Robert 65 year old Client
“The experience (from the dyslexia training) was amazing….You put a key in my head and you turned it and now I can read.. (Learning over one year) is going to help everyone dyslexic or not. I think it’s the right way to learn such complex words…”
Andrew – Client whilst struggling at work – Engineer completing a PhD
Take the Next Step – Unlock Your Potential
If you’ve struggled with dyslexia, there’s a solution
Get guidance with a dyslexia expert in a free 15-minute consultation
Complete a dyslexia assessment to create a personalised learning plan
Adult Clients Share Their Dyslexia Breakthroughs
Confident about uni and excited for his future
“Barbara, you have given me the tools to work out the meanings for words, sentence structure, grammar and now I enjoy reading! I am starting to see patterns and I am getting the academic foundations to apply at Uni. Now I am confident in my ability to tackle my course. I now read differently and see the context from a different perspective. Words now have meaning! I now know how to build words, remember their spelling and put them in sentences. I am more excited now about my future – it’s like being excited about putting the puzzle together. Thank you so much!”
Life-changing – I’m a different person
“I have found this course a very life-changing experience for me. It has made me a very different person from what I was before starting in October this year. 2012. There were parts I was sceptical of, but to my surprise I have come to make them a very big part of my daily life, changing not only me, but also others around me: family, friends and work associates. I would say to anyone who would like to make big changes in their lives to do this course, whether for self improvement or to help others. They will be well rewarded by completing this course with Barbara Hoi.“
Better reading, writing, driving, and more creative
“I have just finished a …program with Barbara Hoi and already see amazing results … I know how to be centred and able to handle situations …. My reading, writing, organising and driving have improved a lot. I feel calmer in general…. Now I am more joyful within myself and discovered my creative talents ….and more mental energy. Before I was chronically mentally exhausted – and had been for about 30 years…the contradiction of being intelligent and feeling stupid. My level of confidence has returned (it left me at age 7…), the social awkwardness has gone too … What a fulfilling and life-changing experience, I am grateful.”