Well I was thinking if it's not a medical problem, don't medicalise it, but
yes in any event I would refer the cost to the manager. I was thinking
Educational psychologist might be appropriate if it's learning rather than
mental / emotional, but you're right an Occupational Psychologist may be an
avenue.
I found the British Dyslexia Association web site and Dyslexia institute
helpful for info and local contacts and the local Adult education college as
well (sometimes they do a free assessment), you may have resources in the
University that you can call upon. Assessment is around £300.
Dawn C. Smith
Occupational Health Adviser - Southern
* CTN: 142 3099
* BT: 01424 - 892 666 Ext. 3099
* Mobile: 07836 290 849
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-----Original Message-----
From: Swann, Alan B [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 30 May 2003 11:54
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Turner's syndrome
I'm certainly considering a psychological assessment if
problems persist.
When I met with the individual, my assessment was that there
were
'settling-in difficulties' but not any clear link to her
medical diagnoses.
I've advised her manager that she might be best helped by
mentoring &
advised her to talk with our EAP service over the
self-acknowledged
difficulties she has in forming relationships with other
members of her
team.
I'm interested that you suggest the manager should arrange
an Education
Psychologist's assessment. Wouldn't it be best arranged by
the OH service
{though, depending on funding arrangements, passing on the
bill to the
manager}
I was thinking of an Occupational Psychologist, rather than
an Education
Psychologist. Where do I get hold of one? I'm not sure I
know
Dr. Alan Swann, BM, AFOM
Director of Occupational Health
Occupational Health Service
Imperial College London
Southside building
South Kensington Campus
London
SW7 1 LU
Tel: +44 (20) 7594 9385
Fax: +44 (20) 7594 9407
http://www.ad.imperial.ac.uk/occ_health/
-----Original Message-----
From: Smith, Dawn [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 30 May 2003 11:39
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Turner's syndrome
This strike me as similar to the Dyslexia scenarios we often
get dragged
into. My view is I don't think it would be your remit to
explore educational
difficulties, whether pre employment or during. So unless
there are health
issues declared as a result of the Turner's syndrome such as
endocrine, or
cardiovascular that would impair their ability to do the
job, I don't see
that you would call them in. Maybe the manager should
commission an
educational psychologist assessment as it will help guide
the manager
towards how he could make reasonable adjustments (it must be
DDA?).
Dawn C. Smith
Occupational Health Adviser - Southern
* CTN: 142 3099
* BT: 01424 - 892 666 Ext. 3099
* Mobile: 07836 290 849
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-----Original Message-----
From: Swann, Alan B
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 29 May 2003 18:41
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Turner's syndrome
Dear all,
I'm being taken to task somewhat by a
manager aggrieved that
a new member of
staff who is running into performance
difficulties in her
work (a library
'assistant) wasn't 'picked up' by OccHealth
at
pre-employment. She is
over-anxious in her work & defensive when
errors are raised
with her and has
apparently cited her Turner's Syndrome as
the cause. I'm
also trying to work
out how to help both manager & member of
staff resolve the
problem
I confess I was ignorant, until doing a bit
of Googling
prior to seeing this
person that women with Turner's Syndrome may
have
difficulties with
performing mathematical calculations (not
relevant to this
job), spatial
recognition & executive functioning. I
suppose the latter
two may affect
working relationships through difficulties
in recognising &
interpreting
body language.
Has anyone experienced a similar problem
before.?
Would you call in for assessment/ enquire
further someone
who declares
Turner's Syndrome, but no other health
issues declared on
their PE
questionnaire.?
Any other thoughts?
Dr. Alan Swann, BM, AFOM
Director of Occupational Health
Occupational Health Service
Imperial College London
Southside building
South Kensington Campus
London
SW7 1 LU
Tel: +44 (20) 7594 9385
Fax: +44 (20) 7594 9407
http://www.ad.imperial.ac.uk/occ_health/
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