getting an assessment
there are multiple ways to get a dyslexia assessment.
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contacting your local GP and discussing your concerns is one option. they will then add you to a waiting list for an assessment.
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BDA also offer dyslexia assessments for both individuals and corporate.
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universities also offer assessments within their student services, which more often than not have a fee. some universities have grants from funding bodies to cover the cost.
what to expect
during your assessment:
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there will be an informal chat to discuss any background information
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your assessor will carry out a series of tests to explore your abilities such as; reading, writing and spelling. handwriting and motor skills. phonological awareness, speed of processing and memory, speech and language and auditory processing.
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each individual test will last around 15 minutes, getting more complex as you progress.
after your assessment
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you will receive a written report which will provide evidence of your dyslexic profile.
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The report will include some recommendations about how to support you in the context of your study, the workplace or day-to-day life.