Employers

A full diagnostic assessment is the best the way to understand whether one of your employees is dyslexic, how to support them and enable them to work to their potential. 

The assessment usually takes around three hours. The employee would be asked to complete a range of different tasks that tell us how they process information and help them to understand their strengths and challenges. 

A detailed assessment report is produced, including a diagnosis of dyslexia where appropriate. This will help you to implement reasonable adjustments, tailored to their individual needs so you can support your employee as best as you can. The report can be used to apply for support through the Access to Work Scheme 

Dyspraxia is a term used in the United Kingdom to describe problems with motor coordination that are not caused by other medical conditions or illnesses. Internationally, however, the term Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is much more commonly used as it emphasises the main feature of the condition as movement and coordination difficulties, although a range of commonly co-occurring non-motor difficulties are also acknowledged. Some individuals with DCD experience significant associated problems with time management, forward planning, prioritisation, and personal organisation. They may experience difficulties in executive functions, i.e. in the cognitive processes that are necessary for mental control and self-regulation.  

We also know that dyslexia and dyspraxia commonly co-occur. For more information about DCD see the Dyspraxia Foundation’s website. 

We can provide assessments that can confirm characteristics of Dyspraxia (DCD) and ensure that the appropriate support can be put in place. Specialist Teacher/Assessors with the Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) who have undergone additional training can assess employees to confirm whether there are indicators of DCD / dyspraxia.  

There are 2 parts of an assessment for characteristics of dyspraxia.​ First the same range of cognitive and literacy tests that are used in a dyslexia assessment are completed, taking approximately 3 hours.​ Next, an in-depth interview is completed looking at difficulties associated with dyspraxia, both currently and in childhood.  

The Dyspraxia assessment provides insight into how dyspraxic traits can impact on the workplace. The bespoke recommendations as part of the report will enable you to put the appropriate reasonable adjustments in place for your employee. 

The diagnosis is legally recognised under the Equality Act 2010, supporting requests for reasonable adjustments and access to schemes like Access to Work or Disabled Students’ Allowance at university. 

Contact us to arrange a dyspraxia assessment.  

ADHD can only be diagnosed by a medical practitioner, but as qualified Specialist Teacher Assessors we can identify characteristics of ADHD to enable any challenges your employee experiences to be considered and reasonable adjustments and support to be put in place, both in education and the workplace. 

There are 2 parts of an assessment for characteristics of ADHD, first the same range of cognitive and literacy tests that are used in a dyslexia assessment are completed, taking approximately 3 hours. Next, an in-depth questionnaire is completed looking at attention and concentration difficulties, both currently and in childhood.  

The interview takes approximately 1 hour and can be completed at the same time as the assessment or in a separate appointment.  

Contact us to arrange an assessment for characteristics of ADHD. 

The report will provide an insight into how your employee’s strengths and their challenges with attention and concentration can impact work. It will make suggest practical strategies and make recommendations for reasonable adjustments whichwould enable them to access to schemes like Access to Work or Disabled Students’ Allowance at university. 

A workplace needs assessment can help you to support your neurodivergent employees and ensure a supportive, inclusive, and productive work environment. The assessment will acknowledge their strengths and discuss the challenges that an employee may be facing within their job role and highlight any adjustments that would improve their working life. 

 Following a full diagnostic assessment with Dyslexia Herts, an appointment for a full workplace needs assessment can be arranged for your member of staff.  The diagnostic assessment will have already identified the individual’s strengths and challenges. 

A workplace needs assessment can take up to 2 ½ hours with information gathered via questionnaires or in an online meeting. It involves exploring the individual’s current responsibilities at work and finding out more about their role and work environment. 

 Our assessors will work collaboratively with your employee and, with their permission, will also consult their line manager.  They would be provided with tailored recommendations for workplace adjustments and support which they can discuss with their manager and/or HR representative.  The recommendations could include: 

• Strategies for overcoming particular challenges 

• Coaching sessions 

• Assistive technology 

• Resources for the employee or line manager 

• Awareness training for employers & colleagues 

The report could then be discussed and recommended adjustments put in place.  The individual would then be able to apply for Access to Work 

Benefits 

Workplace needs assessments can benefit both you and your employee. They can also lead to positive discussions between managers and employees around tailored adjustments that can make a difference and enable them to work to their potential. It also demonstrates a commitment to neuro inclusion in your workplace 

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