EXPERT GUIDANCE

ASSESSMENT OF DYSLEXIA AND ASSOCIATED LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

A diagnostic assessment will identify Dyslexia as well as associated difficulties, such as Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia.

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The Skype assessment is a full diagnostic assessment, equivalent to the face-to-face one.  It uses Telepractice, Q-global and Q-Interactive platforms to help individuals interact in a fun, video-linked setting from home. There are numerous visual puzzles and screen sharing activities. Psychologists have the remote tools and authority to do this.  A full diagnostic report will be made available which includes a detailed analysis of the tests and practical recommendations for clients, employers and further/higher education institutes.

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The assessment will include the following components

• Review of educational and occupational history

• Comprehensive assessment of cognitive abilities, e.g., verbal skills, memory

• Assessment and detailed analysis of literacy and phonological skills, including timed tests of reading comprehension and of writing;

• Consideration of any emotional problems related to the dyslexic difficulties

• An appraisal of strengths and coping strategies

• General recommendations for further assessment, help and support

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The assessment report will be written in a clear, jargon-free style so that it can easily be understood by managers and clients in question.

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Dyspraxia is the term used to describe difficulties with spatial skills and physical co-ordination. Another commonly-found characteristic is poor organisational ability.

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Dysgraphia is a learning disability that results in difficulty with written expression. Individuals with dysgraphia are able to express themselves fluently orally, but they can’t transfer their ideas to the page. Writing becomes arduous, and they may avoid doing it.

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Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that is characterised by impairments in learning basic arithmetic facts, processing numerical magnitude and performing accurate and fluent calculations.