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I have a question about adult dyslexia. do any employers test you for this before hiring?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz
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No: It is not routine practice to test for dyslexia before hiring. Hopefully if you have it you have had learned how to compensate. I am not aware of any company that tests before hiring.
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