Hi Terry
In my experience not all Ed Psy reports would stand critical scrutiny. So
before you take on Lewsisham I've provided below a rough & ready guide to
judge the Ed Psy report by:
Does it specifically say that the person is dyslexic ? Not all do so!
Have all scales from the WAIS been used? The current manual specifixes tha
all 13 subtests should be used if arriving at a legally defined disability.
It's surprising how many go for cheap [and unhelpful] shortcuts, and drop a
number of subtests out!
Is there a meaningful difference between reading/spelling abilities and
intellectual abilities, and have these been spelt out?
Does the individual have the intellectual ability to benefit from a degree
course? [a tricky question].
If the answer is yes to all the above, then you should be able to pursue the
case with confidence.
Good luck.
David Grant, PhD., Chartered Psychologist
dyslexia diagnosis - a specialist service for students
3 Rosebank Road
Hanwell
London W7 2EW
Tel: 020 8579 1902
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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>From: TERRY HART <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Lewisham
>Date: Tue, Dec 19, 2000, 12:16 pm
>
>Does anyone have any experience of Lewisham and their unique approach
>to DSA and Dyslexia.
>I am representing a student with dyslexia, now in her second
>year, that has been rejected for DSA twice by Lewisham. There is no
>doubt that any other LEA would have allowed the application and this
>view is supported by an Ed Psych report. I don't believe an appeal
>to Lewisham will get anywhere and I do not see the point of wasting
>any more time.
>Is anyone aware of any earlier appeals to the DfEE regarding this LEA
>and their prescriptive approach to DSA awards for dyslexia.
>I would also appreciate details of where and how to make an appeal
>to the DfEE.
>
>Terry Hart
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