Dyslexia Assessments for University Students
University can place significant demands on reading, writing, organisation and independent study. If a student is experiencing persistent difficulties in these areas, a specialist dyslexia assessment can help provide a clearer understanding of their learning profile and identify appropriate recommendations for support.
When might an assessment be helpful?
Academic reading takes a long time
Writing assignments is particularly demanding
Difficulties organising ideas or written work
Persistent spelling difficulties
Problems managing workload and written information
Long-standing difficulties that were never formally assessed
How can an assessment support university students?
Better understanding of individual learning needs
Identification of strengths and difficulties
Professional recommendations
Supporting discussions with relevant university support services