Frequently asked questions
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- What is the difference between a psychologist assessment and a specialist teacher assessment?
- Can I be assessed if English isn’t my first language?
- Why do I need to ensure the person being assessed has had an eyesight test before the assessment?
- If my child has dyslexia, will they automatically get extra time or other adjustments in exams?
- If I have a full diagnostic assessment for dyslexia and my child is found to have dyslexia, what can I expect from the school in terms of support?
- Can Diagnostic Assessment Reports be used in a court of law?
- How are children supported in school if they do not have an EHCP but need additional support?
- What is an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and who is given one?
- Who are your assessors?
- Arranging your own assessment?
- Why do you not assess under the age of 8?
Can I be assessed if English isn’t my first language?
To be assessed you will need to have continuously lived in an English-speaking country and to have been regularly speaking English for a minimum of seven years. In addition, you need to be able to speak, read, write and spell in English. This is because the tests used are heavily influenced by an English-speaking culture.