Glad to hear your comments, David. It would help us poor disability
advisers / officers if we could get an easier route to diagnosis for our
students.
John.
Dr John S Conway
Principal Lecturer in soil science / Disability Officer
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6JS
01285 652531 ext 2234 fax 01285 650219
http://www.royagcol.ac.uk/~john_conway/
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Grant
Sent: 27 June 2004 17:00
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Subject: Re: Asperger Syndrome: post-16 statements[Scanned]
Am I the only one who is perturbed by the number of EP's who claim an
inability to diagnose a range of specific learning difficulties?
There are times when I suspect that a number of EP's work to a
diagnostic template that that been designed to quantitatively 'capture'
a dyslexic profile and thus minimises time spent taking a personal
history.
The diagnosis of dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD/Aspergers does require the taking
of a detailed personal history that focuses on key characteristics.
Arguably an EP is better placed than an occupational therapist, speech
therapist or GP to arrive at a diagnosis as they can provide a cognitive
profile as well. That is, they can provide a wider picture than one
that is just focused on one aspect only. This takes time, and a
commitment to personal development.
That is not to say EPs are better placed to then provide a follow-up
service. OTs and speech therapists are highly qualified in their own
right and - in the ideal world, a team approach is required. The lack
of this ideal world does not excuse an unwillingness to undertake
diagnoses of other than dyslexia.
David
David Grant, PhD., Chartered Psychologist
dyslexia diagnosis - a specialist service for students
3 Rosebank Road
Hanwell
London W7 2EW
Tel: 020 8579 1902
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Conway
Sent: 23 June 2004 11:59
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Subject: Re: Asperger Syndrome: post-16 statements[Scanned]
Not an EP report as I have a similar student who is also dyslexic - the
EP commented that the student appeared to be Asperger's but that she
wasn't able to diagnose - seems you need a paediatrician?
The DSA assessor ignored the reference on the grounds there was "no
diagnosis"
So beware!
Dr John S Conway
Principal Lecturer in soil science / Disability Officer
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Glos GL7 6JS
01285 652531 ext 2234 fax 01285 650219
http://www.royagcol.ac.uk/~john_conway/
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rob Hayward
Sent: 23 June 2004 11:30
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Subject: Asperger Syndrome: post-16 statements[Scanned]
Hi all. A rare query from me...
Is it within LEA guidelines that people who experience a pervasive
developmental disorder such as Asperger syndrome need a post-16
statement/EP report to be considered for DSA eligibilty as is the case
with
Specific learning difficulties? I have a copy of a statement which
identifies quite clear difficulties experienced by a person who at the
time
was 15 years and 9 months (now just over 2 years old). This is regarded
as
insufficient evidence by the LEA. I want to set up this person's support
ASAP for Sept and the delay on the funding side won't help.
Rob
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