Neurodivergence Advice Discussion
What are neurodivergence advice discussions & diagnostic assessments?
What are screenings & diagnostic assessments?
If you suspect you have dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and/or attention and concentration issues, a neurodivergence advice discussion can help you explore this, advising you on the next steps. This might include recommendations for a full diagnostic assessment, which can provide answers about Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and generate a diagnostic report that supports reasonable adjustments, as well as your Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) application.
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Neurodivergence Advice Discussion
Screenings
Neurodivergence advice discussions are not diagnostic in nature but they are a helpful opportunity to reflect on any difficulties you might have experienced for a while, to discuss their impact on your learning and to explore options going forward. The Disability Services team will support and provide you with all the necessary information, helping you with any decisions you make.
We can offer a neurodivergence advice discussion, which can include:
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Diagnostic Assessments
Diagnostic Assessments
Once you have met with the Disability Team to discuss your circumstances or following an initial neurodivergence advice discussion, you may wish to pursue a complete adult diagnostic assessment for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs).
The Disability Team can provide information about local assessors or you can contact any other Educational Psychologist or suitable assessor with a practicing certificate from PATOSS (Professional Association of Teachers Of Students with Specific learning difficulties).
Diagnostic assessments for ADHD/ADD
If you require an assessment for ADHD/ADD you must check the assessor or Educational Psychologist can carry out this type of assessment. You can also speak to your GP about getting an assessment via the NHS, especially if you want to discuss medication or any impact on your mental wellbeing.
Diagnostic assessments for SpLD's and Autism
Specific learning difficulties assessments are conducted by either a psychologist or an assessor with a PATOSS practising certificate, in line with the .
If you would like to explore routes for autism assessments, you should firstly consult your GP or local health service. You may also want to consider discussing the 'right to choose' options with your GP, or medical professional. .
Local Assessors
There is an indicative list of local assessors:
The above lists are not recommendations; they鈥檙e simply some of the assessors in the local area to the University.
Fees can vary across the country, but prices locally start from around 拢350.00
Need help with the costs?
If you are a home student and are in receipt of a 糖心TV Bursary, you are likely to be eligible for a refund of up to 拢375 towards the cost of the assessment. In order to claim this, you must .
If you do not have a bursary from 糖心TV, you can apply for means tested funding from Student Funding.Link opens in a new window