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Adult/16+ assessments & consultations involve working with the individual to ascertain their learning strengths & weaknesses, & find solutions to existing problems
Prior to an assessment/consultation, the student/adult will be requested to complete a form which provides background information in order to appreciate the context of the individual’s learning history.This is broad, including details of health, educational history and significant life experiences. The workplace or school/college will also be contacted for background information and perspective. If there have been previous professional reports, these are also likely to be requested.
The assessment will lead to a full report highlighting demonstrated strengths and weaknesses and recommendations as to how to move forward to support learning and development or their employment. The report may be used to support adaptations in the workplace, an application for exam arrangements and/or to the DSA (Disability Student’s Allowance) : Find Out More
Specifically, assessment and consultation with adults can include and/or focus on:
- Health, including vision and hearing
- Reasoning with language, use of language, phonological awareness
- Perceptual skills and reasoning
- Processing speeds including writing/typing
- Working memory, auditory memory, visual memory
- Levels of attainments in literacy and maths
- Eligibility for specific access arrangements for public examinations (extra time, spell checker etc, where allowable)
- Sensory processing
- Attention and other learning behaviours
- Social behaviour
- Curiosity levels, the student’s interests
- Emotional awareness: understanding of emotions, different social situations, theory of mind
- Gross and fine motor skills
- The student/adult’s own views about their learning and their life
- Strategies and study skills
Considering particular types of profiles is also part of an assessment and this can lead, if viewed as helpful to specific diagnoses such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). [1][2]
Living in the digital age, an important part of the assessment is understanding how the student currently uses technology and considering how technology can support their learning process. In particular is how technology can support the learning strengths, and help develop or over ride the weaknesses. At the same time, there is also the ‘management’ and ‘good IT habits’ to focus upon, particularly important with regards to social networking, connectivity with e-mail, texting etc.
[1] If there is a significant likelihood of a diagnosis of dyspraxia or sensory processing disorder, a referral to the Occupational Therapist is appropriate
[2] A multi-disciplinary assessment will be recommended if there is a high probability of ADHD or ASC, which will usually include a Speech and Language Therapist, a Clinical Psychologist and an Occupational Therapist
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Caro Strover-Green & Associates work across all age ranges, from infant to adult learning working directly with individuals, schools and professional bodies.
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