I've had trouble pursuing a dyslexia assessment to due to my own
visual impairment. I'd be interested too.
Emma
2008/10/29 Morris, Simon <[log in to unmask]>:
> If anyone does have some info, I would also be really interested in
> this, as I am visually impaired and require an updated dyslexia
> assessment.
>
> I had an assessment when I was 8, but seeing as I lost a good deal of my
> sight at age 14, I have been unable to have a new assessment. Our
> consultant psychologist seems to have come to a bit of a blank as to how
> to progress this further.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Simon Morris
> North East Higher Skills Network,
> c/o University of Teesside, Borough Road,
> Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 3BA
>
> Tel: 01642 738401
> Mobile: 07500 126509
> Fax: 01642 384263
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> Website: www.nehsn.com
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask]
> Sent: 29 October 2008 16:06
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> Subject: Dyslexia and Visual Impairment
>
> Dear Colleagues
>
> Could anyone refer me to any studies or research relating to the
> identification of dyslexia for people who are either blind or who have
> severe visual impairment?
>
> Many thanks
>
> James Kirby
> Head of Disabilities and Additional Needs Loughborough University
>
> 01509 222 769
>
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Emma Jane Rowlett (née Wright)
School of Sociology and Social Policy
University of Nottingham
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