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Subject: Re: Studying a degree with dyslexia

Author:
Carol (Carol Summers)

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Date Posted: 06:45:18 02/29/12 Wed
In reply to: Nicki 's message, "Studying a degree with dyslexia" on 13:58:10 12/28/10 Tue

Hi Nicki
There are lots of students at universities all over the country who have dyslexia (and dyspraxia and ADHD) including Oxford, Cambridge and the OU. The support available to them is designed to 'level the playing field' and includes computers, assistive software and 1:1 specialist support. Not having an assessment shouldn't stop you from applying; some universities may be able to help towards the cost of the diagnostic assessment.
Best of luck with your studies!
Carol

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[> Subject: Re: Studying a degree with dyslexia

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Debbie Brown
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Date Posted: 09:32:45 02/29/12 Wed

You don't mention what area you are from, but I suggest you contact Patoss (just google them) and they will have a list of assessors with the necessary Assessment Practising Certificate in your local area. �500 sound quite a lot; I am an assessor in the Cambridge area and charge �350 for a full DSA diagnostic assessment and believe this to be the 'going rate' for this area.
Another option is to speak to the university; I have heard of some who will have you assessed once you have accepted a place and charge just �50 towards this. If you take up your place, that's it, if you don't take up your place then you have to pay he remaining �300.
Hope this helps.