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Diagnostics & Screening Assessments
An assessment provides an insight into how an individual learns and processes information. It is not an intelligence test, and it doesn’t reflect their ability to thrive. It simply looks at the processes in their brain that influence their thinking and learning.
At Lexxic we use a range of recognised tests to determine if an individual has (a diagnostic) or is displaying tendencies (a screening) for a neurodivergent condition. These can be delivered virtually.
“I had my consultation this morning, and have really enjoyed going through the report you prepared. It’s very clear and informative and has offered some very useful resources and strategies. Thank you firstly for such a welcoming and enjoyable assessment, and secondly for making the results of my assessment so clear. I’m really looking forward to putting your recommendations in place.”
— PhD Student, DM
Following the assessment, you will receive a full written report providing a diagnostic outcome and a detailed overview of individual strengths, challenges, recommendations and next steps.
For students at College and University, our assessment reports include recommendations for specific assessment/examination adjustments, as well as for approaches to academic work appropriate for this higher level of study.
For a student in Higher Education, or about to enter Higher Education, our assessment reports can be used to apply for the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA). All our assessors have current practising certificates through their professional bodies and are licensed to carry out such assessments. Our assessment reports follow all the guidelines of the SpLD Assessments Standards Committee (SASC), the body which sets the best practice guidelines for diagnostic assessment in the UK.
The DSA funding provides additional financial help for students in Higher Education who have neurodifferences. It can provide the funding for individual specialist study skills tuition as well as the purchase of specialist software and equipment.
Further details about the DSA are available on the ‘directgov’ website. A booklet called ‘Bridging the Gap’, a guide to the Disabled Students’ Allowance, can be downloaded from the website.