What will I receive after my dyslexia assessment?

After the assessment you will receive an educational psychology report which provides you with a comprehensive overview of the client's strengths and weaknesses in terms of thinking skills, language functioning, academic attainments, approaches and attitudes to learning, planning, organisational and study skills.

In addition, the diagnostic information relating to elements such as working memory, processing speed and phonological awareness, is intended to explain some of the underlying factors that may have had an influence on the development of key skills and the acquisition of knowledge.

The information in the report can assist the client in a number of ways:

• It will provide clear evidence about the nature and extent of any dyslexic features that may be present.
  
  
• It will give you clear indications of the extent of the client's learning delays in comparison with what might have been expected on the basis of his/her abilities.
  
  
• It will clarify the nature and severity of any literacy, numeracy and organisational/planning problems that the client may experience.
  
  
• It will be useful to discuss the information in this report with your child's school as a means of promoting teachers' awareness of the problems identified and, where appropriate, enhancing the provision of additional special educational needs support, and/or making a case for a pupil’s eligibility for Access Arrangements such as extra time in public examinations.
  
  
• If you are a student currently engaged in a course of further or higher education you may find it helpful to share this report with your tutor who may, in the light of your specific learning difficulties, be able to arrange access to additional resources (e.g. Disabled Students' Allowance) or enhanced support systems to help you with your studies.
  
  
• If you are in full or part time work you may wish to discuss the outcome of this assessment with your employer, who may be able to suggest how the company/organisation can be more understanding, supportive and flexible in the light of your specific difficulties.

My aim is to identify the degree to which Dyslexia is in evidence, and to provide verification of this to help the client in areas of education and employment to access additional support to assist personal development, academic performance and career prospects.

Should you need any questions answering or further information please telephone Rick Portsmouth on
07742 597208 or use the contact sheet.