With much work done digitally, and thanks to advanced technology, disorders like DYSGRAPHIA (Writing Disorder), or DYSLEXIA (Language Disorder), are not an issue any more thanks to text-to-speech programs and automatic spell-check programs. DYSCALCULIA (Arithmetic Disorder) makes many young adults feel intimidated at the thought of performing huge calculations, but even that has been simplified thanks to the use of calculators.
What are some of the career options for adults with learning difficulties?
Children with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia are often attracted to, and do very well, in jobs that have an element of creativity, variety, and excitement built-in. They usually prefer jobs that allow them to interact with people, activities that are hands-on, and handling situations as they arise.
- APPLIED ARTS professions like Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fashion & Textile Design, Interior Design, Jewellery & Shoe Design, Illustration, Photography, Make-Up Artist, Cartoonist, Pottery & Sculpting, Craft Teacher, Animation, etc.
- Most careers within the field of MEDIA are well suited to Students/Adults with Dyscalculia like Fashion Photography, Film Direction, TV Correspondent, Sound Engineer, Screenwriter, Art Director, Social Media Marketer, Digital Marketer, Content Writer, Blogger, Vlogger, Public Relations Expert, Journalism, Advertising.
- Many gravitate towards careers in PERFORMING ARTS like Disc Jockeying (DJ), RJ, Stand-Up Comedy, Choreography, Singing, Acting, TV Anchors, Master of Ceremonies (MC).
- Those who enjoy communicating, meeting, and connecting with people find themselves enjoy professions like Sales & Marketing, Human Resource Management, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Travel Guide, Teaching & Training, Therapists & Counsellors, Tourism Management, Culinary Artists like Bakers, Pastry Chefs, Chefs, Cabin Crew. Adrenaline junkies may enjoy occupations such as: Adventure Sports, Scuba Diving Instructor, Physical Educator, Fitness Instructors.
- Those who are adept and comfortable with TECHNOLOGY also have a number of options. People with conditions such as ASPERGER SYNDROME or NLD (Nonverbal Learning Disability) can flourish in a career that utilizes their ability for focused and intelligent problem solving-without having to be around too many other people. They could explore areas like software development, hardware testing, video game programming, ethical hacking, web design, etc.
Depending on their area of interest, many other careers are also suitable ‘fit’- e.g. for someone who loves maths, there is data analytics, actuarial sciences, cartography, and bioinformatics. Gone are the days when someone with writing or a math difficulty felt like they had no chance of a successful and happy future.
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