Assessments for Extra Time in Exams & Support

Our adult educational assessments typically involve the following:

• An initial discussion with the psychologist about your academic, social and emotional background.
• An assessment of intellectual functioning.
• A reading assessment.
• A writing assessment 
• A numeracy assessment.
• A full report explaining the assessment results.
• A targeted set of recommendations to further support you.
• Recommendations as to what additional support you need to develop your academic skills (such as additional time in exams and/or other exam concessions.) This report can be used as part of a Disabled Student’s Allowances (DSA) application which will help you gain additional financial support
• Advice on whether you are academically gifted
• Advice on study skills and exam preparation you may benefit from
• We carry out similar assessment for Assess to Work and to support applications other allowances for disabled people.

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Dyslexia Test - Why You Need a Full Dyslexia Assessment from a Psychologist

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How to get Help and Support for Your or Your Child's Disability

Learn More About Extra Time in Exams

• Extra Time in Exams - Your Child May Be Eligible
• How Important is Extra Time For Students During Exams?

Learn More About Disabled Student's Allowances

• What are Disabled Student Allowances?
• Applying for Disabled Student Allowances (DSAs)

Learn More About Access Work

• Get Help at Work if Your Disabled or Have a Health Condition (Access to Work)
• Access to Work - Disability Rights Factsheet
• Disability Grants - Access to Work

Learn More About Personal Independence Payment Assessments

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Personal Independence Payment - Citizens Advice
• Personal Independence Payment - An Introduction

Learn More About Living Allowance Criteria

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Adults
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Adults Rates

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We provide assessments for Personal Independence Payments, Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals and Courts for individuals with:

• Neurodevelopment disorders such as intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder,
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder;
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia);
• Specific Learning Disorders (such as dyslexia);
• Neurocognitive disorders;
• Anxiety Disorders;
• Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder and other Psychotic Disorders;
• Bipolar and Related Disorders;
• Depressive Disorders;
• Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders;
• Trauma-and Stressor Related Disorders;
• Personality Disorders; and
• Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders.

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