Dyslexia Desk Assessment

Dyslexia Desk Assessment Details

Dyslexia Desk Assessments have been developed to help employees with specific needs overcome challenges in and around the workplace. Our professional third-party consultant will make a comprehensive analysis of the entire work environment and present reasonable solutions that would allow employees to comfortably contribute and work at their best.

This type of assessment is ideal for individuals who suspect they may be dyslexic, as well as those with an existing diagnosis seeking guidance on practical strategies, adjustments, or tools to support their success in the workplace.

Conducted face-to-face by a trained professional, these assessments result in a personalised summary report, which offers valuable insights without the cost or complexity of a full diagnostic evaluation.

Dyslexia Desk Assessment Benefits

• Improve wellness and productivity
• Decrease sickness and associated costs
• Reduce the risk of compensation claims
• Be an effective and responsible employer/manager

Why And When Should I commission A Dyslexia Desk Assessment?

As a responsible employer, you will want to ensure that all your staff feel supported, valued and have opportunities to maximise their productivity.  You will also want to comply with your duty to make reasonable adjustments under The Equality Act 2010.

What Will The Dyslexia Desk Assessment Identify?

• Issues an employee is facing because of their specific needs
• Specialist aids, resources and equipment needed to carry out duties effectively
• Training needs relating to the recommended equipment
• Impact of environmental factors such as lighting, signage, physical layout and accessibility
• Reasonable adjustments including flexible working, additional breaks and administration of medication
• Factors affecting the employee’s mobility to, from and within work
• Rehabilitation or work-related training needs
• Useful provisions such as awareness training for colleagues
• Emotional support and coping strategies the employee may benefit from

Dyslexia Desk Assessment Procedure

• Our third-party assessor will be assigned the request for the assessment
• An assessment appointment will be arranged within three working days of initial receipt of referral
• Upon agreeing a convenient date with the employee, the assessor will conduct the assessment
• Upon completion of the assessment, a summary report will be submitted within 14 days to the employer

Dyslexia Desk Assessment Features

• Personal, face-to-face assessment
• Assessment to ascertain what difficulties staff member is having
• Recommendations provided to ensure staff wellbeing and potential
• Assessments carried out at an agreed convenient time and date
• Full reports provided by qualified field experts within 14 days
• Extensive product knowledge in assistive technology, ergonomics and software
• Collaboration with H&S and Occupational Health
• Vastly experienced in physical, mobility, visual, hearing, disability and neurodiversity issues or specific learning difficulties in the workplace