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ALS If I need an Educational Psychology Assessment, what does this mean?
An Educational Psychology Assessment or Full Diagnostic Assessment is used to assess for Specific Learning Differences such as Dyslexia, as well as features of ADHD. The assessment is a meeting with a Diagnostic Assessor who will take you through a number of cognitive timed tests on reading, writing, spelling, memory, puzzles and visual images. The purpose of these tests is to get a clear indication of whether or not you have a specific learning difference and in what form it takes. The outcome will determine areas of strengths and weaknesses in your cognitive profile that may be affecting your learning.
• Diagnostic assessment range in cost, currently starting at £350 subject to change.
• It is possible to apply to the BU DSA Support Fund to see if you are eligible for
financial support towards the diagnostic assessment cost, it can pay £350, it is means tested on one month’s bank statement (only yours)
Please contact the ALS Team to discuss exploring an Educational Psychology Assessment or Full Diagnostic Assessment and they can advise on how to book this.