Students will often self refer to the AccessAbility Centre or they may be advised by a tutor to come to the AccessAbility Centre.  Usually something has alerted the student or tutor to a possible problem following some form of assessment.  For more information on spotting dyslexia, please refer to the 'spotters guide'.

A student who asks to be be screened for dyslexia will be taken through the following process:

Step 1 - An interview with a Study Adviser about current issues, past educational experiences and learning styles

Step 2 -  A screening using the Dyslexia Adult Screening Test.  This will give an indication of an underlying Specific Learning Difficulty of the dyslexic type.

Step 3 - Referral to the Student Learning Centre or an Educational Psychologist or other partner in the university such as Counselling or Student Support Co-ordinator, (well being).

Once a student has a report which confirms Dyslexia the AccessAbility Centre can assist students with:

• Accessing the Disabled Students' Allowance  - please see section on Disabled Students' Allowance  
• Arranging adjustments for exams - please see section on Exam Arrangements
• Specialist dyslexia support in achieving their potential - please see section on Study Advice

Please note that the AccessAbility Centre does not proof read and cannot provide subject specific support for students.  Many students will have a recommendation in their report for support from their department.