Up until now, young learners who had been assessed and diagnosed with dyslexia were being told that they had to be reassessed at a later date if they wanted to apply for the disabled students allowance. However, new guide-lines The Department for Education has changed its evidence requirements for applications
As a dyslexia specialist, I am often approached by parents who are worried about their child’s academic development – or lack of it. As children pick up skills at different rates, it can be really hard to know what is ‘normal’ and what is a genuine cause for concern. This
Signs of dyslexia (Secondary school age) Dyslexia is a combination of abilities as well as difficulties. It is the disparity between them that is often the give-away clue. A dyslexic learner, despite certain areas of difficulty, may be orally very able and knowledgeable, creative, artistic, or sporting. Alongside these abilities
As a parent, perhaps the hardest thing regarding assessments is knowing where to start. For children with multiple difficulties, different professionals are required to assess for different things…. Occupational therapists can investigate motor difficulties (such as dyspraxia and sensory issues), specialist teachers can identify dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, but
In an ideal world, all students would have access to free dyslexia testing at school, and although some schools are able to offer a computerised screener (which can identify if dyslexia is likely), very few are unable to offer a full diagnostic assessment. Instead, if a screener indicates that a
