What if I think that I am Dyslexic?
If you think you are dyslexic you can book an appointment for a dyslexia screening with the Disability Service in Dublin Institute of Technology.
“Dyslexia: The Facts"
If you feel that you might have Dyslexia please read the following fact sheet covering the main characteristics of Dyslexia:
http://www.interdys.org/ewebeditpro5/upload/Basics_Fact_Sheet_5-08-08.pdf
Dyslexia Screening
Before students can book a dyslexic screening they must fill in the checklist below and return it to the Disability Service.
Checklist: http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/files/Adult%20Checklist.pdf
Please return to your on-site Learning Support Officer (see our contact page)
The learning support officer will then arrange an appointment with the student to come in for a dyslexia screening.
Dyslexia screening tests
Dyslexia screenings take place to highlight the students’ individual educational strengths and weakness. The dyslexia screening will seek to specify if there is an indication that the student has dyslexia. This screening will take two hours and will consist of the following three screening tests:
- WRAT (Wide Range Achievement Test)
- Bangor Dyslexia Test
- DAST (Dyslexia Adult Screening Test)
The learning support officer will meet the student for a further appointment to discuss the results of the screening. The learning support officer will recommend if it’s advisable that the student should get a full psycho-educational assessment from an educational psychologist.
*Students who wish to avail of supports and exam accommodations from the Disability Service must have a full psycho-educational report which has been completed by a registered (PSI) Educational/Clinical Psychologist. This report must contain both standard scores and percentiles relating to both cognitive (intellectual) functioning, attainment (literacy) functioning and clearly state that the student has a Specific Learning Difficulty.
Dyslexia screening will take place during the dates below.
It is the policy of the disability service not to offer dyslexia screening in the six weeks before and during examinations.
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Dates for Dyslexia Screening 2011/12 | |
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| Aungier St | |
| October 24th & 25th | |
| November 21st & 22nd | |
| January 30th & 31st | |
| February 27th & 28th | |
| March 26th & 27th | |
| June/July/August by appointment |
NOTE: Due to significant demand, all screening dates until February 2012 are currently booked out. Screening will again be available from the 27th February onwards. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Dates for Dyslexia Screening:
Students are welcome to put their name on a waiting list for dyslexia screening. To add your name to the list, please contact the disability service office on 01 - 4027681
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