Workplace adjustments - recalling numbers/facts
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:25 pm
Hi,
I've recently been diagnosed with dyspraxia, and my work is willing to assist with workplace adjustments. I work from home anyway, which is great, but the one thing I really struggle with due to my dyspraxia (I think) is retaining and recalling facts & figures, which is unfortunately a large part of my job.
For example, I need to have to hand prices, dates and other numerical facts. Every day I'm asked for this sort of information while on the phone, and a quick answer is expected but I have to look it up every time - and our computers are slow so it takes a while. I've always struggled massively with this, which has been frustrating because colleagues never seem to have a problem, so it's good to have a reason!
So I'm just wondering whether anyone has any suggestions for software or something that could help with this. I've been offered mind-mapping software to help me become more organised with my processes, which is great but doesn't help with this particular issue. All I can think of is having an iPad (which my workplace can offer) with all my spreadsheets on for quick access, or maybe just a second monitor so I can have all the information to hand. Any other ideas would be gratefully received!
(editing to add: I asked about dyscalculia but it seems that isn't the issue - I'm reasonably good at maths and can do mental arithmetic fairly quickly, it's just recalling the numbers I need that I struggle with!)
I've recently been diagnosed with dyspraxia, and my work is willing to assist with workplace adjustments. I work from home anyway, which is great, but the one thing I really struggle with due to my dyspraxia (I think) is retaining and recalling facts & figures, which is unfortunately a large part of my job.
For example, I need to have to hand prices, dates and other numerical facts. Every day I'm asked for this sort of information while on the phone, and a quick answer is expected but I have to look it up every time - and our computers are slow so it takes a while. I've always struggled massively with this, which has been frustrating because colleagues never seem to have a problem, so it's good to have a reason!
So I'm just wondering whether anyone has any suggestions for software or something that could help with this. I've been offered mind-mapping software to help me become more organised with my processes, which is great but doesn't help with this particular issue. All I can think of is having an iPad (which my workplace can offer) with all my spreadsheets on for quick access, or maybe just a second monitor so I can have all the information to hand. Any other ideas would be gratefully received!
(editing to add: I asked about dyscalculia but it seems that isn't the issue - I'm reasonably good at maths and can do mental arithmetic fairly quickly, it's just recalling the numbers I need that I struggle with!)