Outcomes of my diagnostic assessment
- Specific learning difficulty (SpLD) assessment outcomes
- Autism assessment outcomes
Specific learning difficulty (SpLD) assessment outcomes
Your assessment report will be e-mailed to you within 15-20 working days. It will give full details of the diagnosis (if identified) and recommendations for support. The email will also inform you to make an appointment with a disability advisor to discuss the findings and recommendations. If you do not make an appointment with us, you will not automatically receive any of the recommended adjustments and support in the report.
Outcomes of my SpLD assessment
An SpLD is identified
- extra time on library loans;
- inclusive technology use and training;
- applying for examination arrangements;
- access to specialist study skills tutorials. Download the Dyslexia SpLD study skills tutorials flyer (PDF) for more information.
When AD(H)D as an SpLD is your assessment conclusion
- if you haven't already done so, you must book and attend a feedback meeting with a disability advisor;
- any further AD(H)D medical referrals must be made by a GP;
- a GP cannot prescribe some medications such as Ritalin without a full medical assessment for AD(H)D.
My report says I have 'Compensated Dyslexia'
Compensated dyslexia is where there are signs of significant discrepancies in an individual’s cognitive ability (phonological, auditory memory and auditory processing speed tasks) but where his/her literacy (reading, spelling, writing and comprehension) has been improved by hard work. Often, students will use the visual modality heavily to reduce the strain on the misfiring cognitive skills mentioned above. Also, the student may have been appropriately taught in the past using good cumulative multi-sensory literacy strategies to compensate for weaknesses. In summary, it is where a student’s literacy is stronger than one would expect but there is still evidence of underpinning cognitive weakness.
An SpLD has not been identified
If your assessor does not identify a specific learning difficulty, the report will still give you a great deal of information about your best way of learning. An advisor will discuss the report with you and can suggest ways to improve your study efficiency in the light of its conclusions. An advisor may also be able to suggest other appropriate support such as accessing the inclusive technologies in the software hub or attending other study skills sessions run by Imperial.
Autism assessment outcomes
Outcomes of my Autism assessment
If you meet the criteria for Autistic Spectrum Condition
The advisor will discuss all support options available, including:
- access to specialist study skills tutorials or specialist mentoring;
- inclusive technology use and training;
- applying for additional examination arrangements;
- referrals for further specialist support.
If you do not meet the criteria for Autistic Spectrum Condition
The advisor will discuss what your next steps are, including:
- options arising from the findings in your assessment;
- any further referrals which may be appropriate;
- what further support or advice we may be able to offer.