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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 15 MIN

The hidden challenges of dyslexia at work

from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As many as one in five Australians have dyslexia.The condition makes the basics of literacy, reading and writing, a huge hurdle, and if not managed properly can have major snowball effects on confidence and self esteem — especially if it goes undetected.But plenty of high profile people with successful careers have learned to live with dyslexia, like British actor Tom Holland, who last week revealed he's turned down big opportunities due to discomfort with reading scripts off cue cards.So what's it like to live with this condition, and how does it show up at work?

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