The student could be assessed using the British Ability Scales (Elliott,
Murray and Pearson 1979 and 1983). One would hope that the assessor would
use other instruments as well, in any case. An E.P. external to the
university will need to be found. If these steps were taken, there would be
no problem with DSA.
David Pollak
De Montfort University
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From: Lena Kloos [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 18 February 2004 15:50
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Subject: Clinical Psychology Dyslexia Assessment
We have a student who is a Trainee in Clinical Psychology who thinks they
might have dyslexia. The University's Educational Psychologist uses the
WAIS III for her dyslexia assessments, however as part of this student's
course, they are themselves fully trained in how to carry out dyslexia
assessments using the WAIS III and have had experience of this on
placement. It is my understanding (and please correct me if I am wrong!)
that if a person is expert in administering the WAIS III it will not be an
effective tool for someone to use on them for a dyslexia assessment.
Has anyone come across this problem before and if so what sort of tests did
they find were best for the dyslexia assessment? Also is this likely to
cause any subsequent problems with the student applying for the DSA?
Lena
Lena Kloos
Disability Officer
Equality Unit
University of Hertfordshire
Tel/Txt: 01707 28 4454
Fax: 01707 28 5094
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