On Wed, 7 Jan 1998 16:21:09 +0000 (GMT) "S.J.Davies"
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> Here at Hull, our Dyslexia Unit performs a lot of screening
> tests for students who suspect they have Dyslexia. The
> student pays £10 for this test. As a result of this
> initial screening test, a full Dyslexia assessment is
> recommended for some students. The cost of each full
> assessment is currently being met by our Access Fund which
> is very quickly running short of money.
>
> Do any of you bill the LEA for the cost of the full
> assessment if it is found that the student is found to be
> Dyslexic? The costs of equipment assessments are covered
> by a student's LEA, so surely dyslexia assessments should
> be treated in the same way?
>
> Any input on this would be gratefully received by my
> colleague and I.
>
> Thanks
> Sarah
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> Sarah Jayne Davies
> The Miriam Hebron Centre
> The University of Hull
> Cottingham Road
> Hull
> East Yorkshire HU6 7RX
> FAX: 01482 4662055
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>
Sarah,
In our experience the LEA will only pay for that part of the dyslexia
assessment which covers the assessment of need. The actual diagnosis is not
covered by the DSA. Some LEAs have asked us for a breakdown of the costs,
but this is difficult to calculate. Like Hull, our Access Fund generally
meets the costs, when the student is eligible.
Liz Lewis
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