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Dyslexia cannot always be diagnosed in an assessment. However, all reports include a detailed examination of the individual’s strengths and weaknesses of a learner’s profile and include a section with a clear list of strategies, interventions, and suggested support. Sometimes a referral is made for further assessment by a psychologist, occupational therapist, or GP.
A learning profile assessment is ideal for younger learners who may not yet be ready for a formal diagnostic evaluation. It is also useful for identifying practical barriers to learning and helping target interventions more effectively.
Lasting around 1 ½ hours, the assessment provides a thorough understanding of the learner’s strengths and challenges, offering insights into current difficulties and strategies for improvement.
While it doesn’t provide a formal diagnosis, the assessment gives valuable recommendations to support the learner in the years ahead. Depending on the learner’s age, the assessment includes a mix of psychometric and informal testing. The resulting report highlights the learner’s strengths and weaknesses, test results (where applicable), conclusions on current learning barriers, achievements, and recommendations for school, home, and interventions.