Dyslexia Assessment Options
There are a range of assessment options for adults when it comes to dyslexia.
What is an assessment?
An assessment for dyslexia involves meeting with a trained assessor to determine your learning strengths and weaknesses. This is done through a series of activities which helps the assessor understand how your brain processes information. The length of time varies with the assessors but usually takes approximately 2 -3 hours.
Why have an assessment?
The reason for this can differ from person to person. Some get an assessment to understand how they process information and why some areas of learning or work are harder for them compared to others. Some people get an assessment so they can access further assistance with workplace or higher education study.
For higher education, reports have an expiry date of four calendar years so if you had an assessment at school it may not still be valid.
For higher education, reports have an expiry date of four calendar years so if you had an assessment at school it may not still be valid.
What happens after an assessment?
From an assessment you will receive a report of the findings with suggestions of strategies or software that might help.
You may also experience a range of emotions after the assessment. These can range from relief to anger that it wasn’t recognised and support put in place when younger. This all normal and part of the process in finding out more about your learning strengths and weaknesses.
If you would like to talk to someone about this and share experiences with others Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust runs an Adult Dyslexia Support Group or you can contact the Learning Differences Advisor.
You may also experience a range of emotions after the assessment. These can range from relief to anger that it wasn’t recognised and support put in place when younger. This all normal and part of the process in finding out more about your learning strengths and weaknesses.
If you would like to talk to someone about this and share experiences with others Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust runs an Adult Dyslexia Support Group or you can contact the Learning Differences Advisor.
More information
Adult Dyslexia Support Group
The adult dyslexia support group meets on the first Monday of every month. Meetings begin at 7.30pm and are held at the Windsor Community Church (19 Windsor Street, Invercargill). Come along and join us, and feel free to bring your support person or spouse.