DSA - Other disabilities + Dyslexia
Mature student (28) finally getting the change to do higher education!
I thought I had a diagnosis for Dyslexia, but it turns out they don't do an actual diagnostic assessment in schools only a needs assessment if they think you are Dyslexic!
Anyway I'm now scrabbling about trying to find out how and where to have a full Diagnostic assessment (that's accepted by DSA) and if there's any funding available as I am poor, but I know I will need the help in university so not having it isn't an option
I thought I had a diagnosis for Dyslexia, but it turns out they don't do an actual diagnostic assessment in schools only a needs assessment if they think you are Dyslexic!
Anyway I'm now scrabbling about trying to find out how and where to have a full Diagnostic assessment (that's accepted by DSA) and if there's any funding available as I am poor, but I know I will need the help in university so not having it isn't an option
Reply 1
Hi there! We don't deal with DSA on this forum, but you can contact them either by phone or email as below:
Tel: 0300 100 0607 (select the DSA option)
Email: [email protected]
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, from 9:00am and 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 4.00pm. Local call rates apply. Thanks, Leah.
Tel: 0300 100 0607 (select the DSA option)
Email: [email protected]
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, from 9:00am and 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 4.00pm. Local call rates apply. Thanks, Leah.
Reply 2
Hi OpheliaJade,
It would usually be the diagnostic report that would be required. You can email our DSA team to advise that you are trying to obtain that evidence and they may be able to advise of alternative evidence that you could provide.
[email protected]
Thanks, Clare
It would usually be the diagnostic report that would be required. You can email our DSA team to advise that you are trying to obtain that evidence and they may be able to advise of alternative evidence that you could provide.
[email protected]
Thanks, Clare
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