Dyslexia doesn’t limit talent, potential, or performance, but the wrong environment can. In fast-paced workplaces where information moves quickly and communication is constant, dyslexic employees often face unnecessary obstacles that have nothing to do with capability, and everything to do with how their workspace is set up.
At Presentation Spaces, we believe great environments aren’t just “nice to have.” They actively support how people think, process information and collaborate, and for dyslexic employees, the right adjustments can be genuinely transformative.
Where Support Begins: Understanding Needs Clearly
A workplace needs assessment is one of the most effective ways to identify practical, reasonable adjustments that empower dyslexic employees to thrive.
It’s a supportive, structured process that starts with a short pre-assessment questionnaire, a quick but meaningful way to identify what matters most in the employee’s day-to-day role.
From there, the assessment takes place through a relaxed remote conversation with an experienced specialist. It focuses on real working situations:
· Which tasks feel harder than they should?
· Where is information getting lost?
· What tools or systems are adding friction instead of clarity?
The goal is always the same: reduce cognitive strain, increase confidence, and make work feel achievable and organised.
Practical Adjustments That Make a Measurable Difference
Following the assessment, clear and realistic recommendations are made — often simple changes with a big impact, such as:
· Structured visual planning tools
· Clear writing surfaces and zoned workspaces
· Technology to support organisation or memory
· Workflow adjustments that minimise overload
· Coaching to build confidence with new strategies
When environmental changes are needed, they’re grounded in what’s achievable for the organisation. For many dyslexic employees, visual clarity is everything, and that’s where our writing walls and clean presentation surfaces become more than just a product. They become a thinking tool.
How Environment Supports Neurodiversity
A calm, organised space can drastically reduce cognitive load.
Large-format writing walls allow ideas to be visualised, broken down and structured clearly, perfect for:
· Planning tasks
· Mapping processes
· Managing deadlines
· Reducing information overwhelm
Soft-tone colours and uncluttered surfaces also support focus, making it easier to process information without distraction.
Small environmental changes often have the biggest impact on confidence, especially for employees who may have spent years trying to “mask” difficulties.
When the workplace is designed to support diverse thinkers, people stop working against their environment and start working with it.
Why This Matters for Every Business
Supporting dyslexic employees isn’t just the right thing to do.
It boosts retention, reduces stress, improves communication and unlocks talent that might otherwise remain hidden. When people feel understood, equipped and supported, their contribution increases, not just individually, but across the whole team.
The right tools, the right space and the right adjustments can elevate the entire working culture.
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If you want to understand how a workplace needs assessment works, and what difference it could make, you can explore the full article here:
And if you're reviewing your workspace or visual communication tools, we're here to help create environments where everyone can thrive.
