Dyslexia Support at ARU Getting the support you need for dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties Study Support Student Services /6701

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® You should be here if: You have an assessment report stating that you are dyslexic You have an assessment report stating that you are dyslexic You need to be assessed for dyslexia You need to be assessed for dyslexia You think you might be dyslexic You think you might be dyslexic Ditto for dyspraxia and dyscalculia Ditto for dyspraxia and dyscalculia

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® This session will cover: The role of the Study Support Adviser The role of the Study Support Adviser What to do if you think you are dyslexic What to do if you think you are dyslexic What the procedure is if you know you are dyslexic What the procedure is if you know you are dyslexic What support you may be entitled to What support you may be entitled to

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® Study Support Adviser Role Screening Screening Arranging dyslexia assessments Arranging dyslexia assessments Helping with funding applications and ordering equipment Helping with funding applications and ordering equipment Writing the Summary of Reasonable Adjustments and liaising with faculties Writing the Summary of Reasonable Adjustments and liaising with faculties Helping organise special exam arrangements Helping organise special exam arrangements Providing one-to-one support to funded students Providing one-to-one support to funded students

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® What is dyslexia? “a combination of abilities and difficulties which affect the learning process in one or more of reading, spelling and writing. Accompanying weaknesses may be identified in areas of speed of processing, short-term memory, sequencing, auditory and/or visual perception, spoken language and motor skills” Peer (2002)

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® The screening process An appointment with the Study Support Adviser will involve: Questions about your particular learning challenges to see if there is a pattern that might indicate dyslexia or another SpLD Questions about your particular learning challenges to see if there is a pattern that might indicate dyslexia or another SpLD May include Visual Stress Test or coloured overlay test May include Visual Stress Test or coloured overlay test If a SpLD seems likely, the adviser will talk to you about the options for Assessment If a SpLD seems likely, the adviser will talk to you about the options for Assessment If not, the adviser will direct you to other resources If not, the adviser will direct you to other resources

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® Acceptable Evidence For exam arrangements and other reasonable adjustments within ARU, as well as for application for funding, you will need: Post 16 dyslexia assessment report by an Educational Psychologist Post 16 dyslexia assessment report by an Educational Psychologist A full report, including a full cognitive assessment A full report, including a full cognitive assessment Exam arrangements must be specifically outlined in the report Exam arrangements must be specifically outlined in the report If this isn’t clear, your request must be taken to an exam panel If this isn’t clear, your request must be taken to an exam panel

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® Reasonable Adjustments Exam arrangements: commonly extra time; occasionally use of PC, reader, scribe Exam arrangements: commonly extra time; occasionally use of PC, reader, scribe Extended library loans Extended library loans Use of digital recorder in lectures Use of digital recorder in lectures Awareness and understanding of tutors Awareness and understanding of tutors Summary of Reasonable Adjustments is circulated to relevant staff with your approval

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) - Eligibility In order to receive specialist support and assistive technology in HE, you will need to apply for funding, most likely a DSA. To be eligible for a DSA: British residency British residency Course full time or at least 50% part time Course full time or at least 50% part time

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® DSA – funding bodies If your student loan is through SFE, apply to them for a DSA. If your student loan is through SFE, apply to them for a DSA. If you have an NHS bursary, apply to NHS Bursaries If you have an NHS bursary, apply to NHS Bursaries If you are a seconded student, apply to SFE using their full form and reapply each year If you are a seconded student, apply to SFE using their full form and reapply each year Education/DG_ http:// Education/DG_ (SFE) Education/DG_ lication_and_Guidance_for_Disabled_Students_Allowance.pdfhttp:// lication_and_Guidance_for_Disabled_Students_Allowance.pdf (NHS) lication_and_Guidance_for_Disabled_Students_Allowance.pdf

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® DSA – what it covers Assistive technology Assistive technology One-to-one dyslexia tuition One-to-one dyslexia tuition Sundries, such as books (not key texts), printing costs, paper, printer ink Sundries, such as books (not key texts), printing costs, paper, printer ink

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® DSA – the application process Application form with evidence Application form with evidence Needs assessment Needs assessment Funding Approval Funding Approval Ordering and delivery of any equipment Ordering and delivery of any equipment Training on equipment Training on equipment See:

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® Making the most of your funded support Meet with your Study Support Adviser to plan how you want to use your funded hours Meet with your Study Support Adviser to plan how you want to use your funded hours Make an early appointment to plan your first assignment with some guidance Make an early appointment to plan your first assignment with some guidance Book training on software with the supplier Book training on software with the supplier Practise using the software Practise using the software

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® In the meantime: Make use of general study skills support available Make use of general study skills support available Online study guides /study_support/skills_guides.phtml Online study guides /study_support/skills_guides.phtml /study_support/skills_guides.phtml /study_support/skills_guides.phtml Study support sessions and workshops Study support sessions and workshops Drop-ins Drop-ins Mindgenius Mindgenius Free stuff Free stuff

Created with MindGenius Business 2005® Study Support contact: Sandra Cross Sandra Cross Phone: Phone: Victoria House: WG 41; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Victoria House: WG 41; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Guild House: Gui 107b; Wednesdays and Fridays Guild House: Gui 107b; Wednesdays and Fridays

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