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📈 Do you have a spiky profile? Learning about divergence & difference for inclusion, innovation and impactful recruitment. Great share from Kate Griggs: 📈 The Dyslexic Thinkers ‘spiky profile’ illustrates our #dyslexic ‘superpower’ and #dyslexic ‘kryptonite’. It is a powerful example of why #skills based hiring is essential for #DyslexicThinkers.”And why every workplace to learn about #DyslexicThinking. 📦 Out of the traditional box thinking ⬆️ scoring very high in some things (often in the top percentile)… ⬇️ and very low in others (often in the bottom percentile). This is known as a 'spiky profile'📈 😊 71% of dyslexics are great at communicating (verbal reasoning) - but 89% are poor spellers (working memory) 🔎 8 out of 10 dyslexics are above average at lateral thinking (questioning), but 9 in 10 struggle getting thoughts on paper (organisation). 💡 Learn more in our free 60 min course on LinkedIn Learning 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBecWq8P #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion The Divergent School Group Amy Creatura Natalie Packer Daniel Wellings Brooke House College Independent Schools Association (ISA) Nick Owens Jonathan Harper FRSA Deborah Eyre High Performance Learning Amy Lilley-Stewart.

How are you empowering #diversethinking in the workplace? I love my spiky cognitive profile, the bumps and the brilliance. I am grateful to EY for encouraging me to embrace it and play to my strengths. #neurodiversityatwork #dyslexicthinking #betterworkingworld #thinkingdifferently

📈 This image of a Dyslexic Thinkers ‘spiky profile’ illustrates our #dyslexic ‘superpower’ and #dyslexic ‘kryptonite’ perfectly. It is a powerful example of why #skills based hiring is SO essential for #DyslexicThinkers. And why it’s SO important for every workplace to learn about #DyslexicThinking, because if they don’t, they’ll miss out on some of the best minds. 📦 You see as dyslexics we don’t do average or standard well. We just don’t fit into traditional boxes. ⬆️ We score very high in some things (often in the top percentile)… ⬇️ and very low in others (often in the bottom percentile). This is known as a 'spiky profile'📈 For example: 😊 71% of dyslexics are great at communicating (verbal reasoning) - but 89% are poor spellers (working memory) 🔎 8 out of 10 dyslexics are above average at lateral thinking (questioning), but 9 in 10 struggle getting thoughts on paper (organisation). 💡 Learn more in our free 60 min course on LinkedIn Learning 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBecWq8P

What if a spiky profile becomes a POWERHOUSE profile?? Don’t have low expectations for Dyslexia. For example, see the graph in the comments of the post below showing the power of the NOW! Programs® scientifically tested and proven Dyslexia empowerment program to turn a “spiky profile” into a powerhouse profile of many many more strengths - because the human brain’s potential rewire and empower new skills is lifong. However, powerhouse empowerment of Dyslexia only happens when the training program is “evidence-based from randomized controlled trials”, as staunchly recommended by Dr Sally Shaywitz. LOOK at the light grey bars compared to the dark blue bars and see the spiky profile in dark blue becomes a powerhouse of new strengths and more of them in light green bars. #DyslexiaScience is “life changing!” and this graph shows just how empowering it can be.

If you have heard me talk about Neurodiversity in the workplace, you might remember me explaining spiky profiles. Kate Griggs does an excellent job of sharing her experience with it here. With #DyslexicThinking, I have some great skills that benefit the organizations I serve (strategic vision, creative problem-solving, and tons of curiosity). Yet, I need help with the simpler tasks (spelling, grammar, and organizing a process). That's confusing, right? As a leader, if you aren't aware of these spiky profiles, you can easily mistake my challenges for a lack of motivation or laziness. I've done it myself. The good news is that when we know better, we do better. So make sure you include Neurodiversity training in your workplace this year. I can assure you that your teams will thank you! #dyslexicthinking #saydyslexia #neurodiversityatwork

This is an insightful visual for both dyslexics and none dyslexics trying to figure us out. I've said for years how dyslexia was my kryptonite in school and then my superpower in the real world. Only, don't read my writing until the dyslexic editor gets a hold of it. AI can jump on dyslexic mistakes today. I'm looking forward to watching this course, Kate. #DyslexicThinking

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#TipTuesday 📢 You can add "Dyslexic Thinking" as a skill to your LinkedIn! 🧠 Did you know that "Dyslexic Thinking" is an officially recognised skill on LinkedIn? Thanks to the fantastic efforts of Made By Dyslexia and Richard Branson, this significant change was brought to LinkedIn two years ago. And it's been a real game-changer for dyslexic individuals worldwide. 🌎 👨🏻💻 There are over 1 billion users on LinkedIn. 🧠 Dyslexia influences at least 1 in 10 people. 🏆 That means there are at least 100 million #neurodivergent talent out there who can now showcase their skills and stand out in the job market. "Now is the time for Dyslexic Thinking to be empowered in every workplace to harness the power of those who think differently," says Kate Griggs in her LinkedIn Article. Dyslexic Thinking skills include pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, lateral thinking, and interpersonal communication. 💎 They are highly valued in the workplace. 💎 They are in high demand among employers. At CareScribe, we're always here to support neurodivergent talent with our assistive technology, Caption.Ed and TalkType. Would you like to know how? 📩 Feel free to drop us a #message here on LinkedIn to start the conversation.

🤔 Did you know that ONLY 38% of dyslexics in the US believe their company understands the advantages of Dyslexic Thinking? 🤔 Did you know that "Dyslexic Thinking skills include pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, lateral thinking, and interpersonal communication—abilities that directly translate into some of employers’ most in-demand skills." ❓ How does your organization approach Dyslexic Thinking? or other Neurodivergent skills? 💡 I would love to know how many fellow Neurodivergent professionals hid their unique ways of thinking and working, and for how long? - I'll go first.... 🧠 I finally started to see the value of being Neurodiverse and being Dyslexic about a year and a half a go when Culture Amp brought in a panel of experts to discuss Neurodivergence in the workplace and the value these people bring; just days later I finally started, not only living my truth, but celebrating it! 🎉 #dyslexicthinking #dyslexia #neurodiversityatwork #neurodivergent #neurodiversity