Professional Consultancy Service

This service is aimed at those dyslexic individuals who are either:

• in high level career based training and experiencing difficulties in completing their studies/training or
• qualified professionals who need support to develop successful coping strategies to overcome weak areas of competence.

A typical client would be referred by a Line Manager, Occupational Health or Human Resource Department or an Organisation / Association related to their profession.

What does the service involve?

Initial 1-2 hour consultation with a senior specialist who will:

• Gather information about the requirements of the client
• Consider and evaluate existing reports and documents relating to the client
• Discuss and agree a plan of action suited to the client's specific needs
• Prepare a written report and Action Plan with recommendations

The recommendations may include:

• Assistive Technology Advice and/or Training
• Workplace strategies
• Referral advice
• Short courses embedding some or all of the following:
• Study Skills for HE
• Report writing
• Mind mapping
• Learning preferences
• Organisational techniques
• Time management techniques
• Course of 1:1 specialised tuition in literacy or numeracy