Is my student dyslexic?

Neurodiversity is a relatively new but important term. It recognises that differences in how people’s brains work are simply part of natural human variation — just like differences in culture, language, or personality.

Instead of focusing on deficits or challenges, neurodiversity encourages us to see and respect these differences as strengths. It shifts the conversation away from “fixing” individuals, and instead values the unique perspectives they bring to classrooms, workplaces, and society. The term is often used when speaking about people with specific learning differences (SpLDs) such as:

Many of these differences co-occur meaning a student or employee might experience more than one. For example, a person with dyslexia may also have ADHD or dyscalculia. This does not make them less capable; in fact, their ability to think differently can lead to creativity, innovation, and problem-solving strengths that are invaluable in schools, workplaces, and communities.

At SET Foundation, we embrace neurodiversity as a positive concept. Our mission is to help teachers, employers, families, and communities in the Caribbean see the value of neurodiverse minds and to create supportive environments where every individual can thrive.