What can be done?

We will have found out what the problem is, and how serious the impact is on the person. The next step is to offer advice on how to move forward.

If parents or employers have noticed a problem and taken advice about what to do, or carried out their own research and weighed up the costs and benefits, then it is very rare for no difficulties to be found.

Sometimes, parents may have to be advised on their expectations for their child. It may be that some other avenue needs to be explored. We are always keen to make the very best recommendations in each case. Sometimes, this may be a referral to another specialist (such as a speech therapist or optician).

More often than not, additional specialist teaching is indicated. Advice for school to follow about the most effective teaching methods and information about other organisations that offer specialist teaching is offered.

We also give clear advice about what can be expected from school and the Local Education Authority (LEA). See below.

We may provide advice on special examination access arrangements (extra time and support in exams), or the Disabled Students Allowance, for example.

Employers may be offered advice regarding “reasonable adjustments” in the workplace and other sources of support. We may recommend a workplace assessment and other support and training that will enable the employee to improve their productivity.

We may provide advice on the Disability Discrimination Act and the Disability Equality Duty (for the public sector).

We offer continuing advice and support in the future to all our clients.