Ulster Assessments - FAQ
Welcome to the FAQ page for Ulster Assessments, a private and professional diagnostic assessment service based in Limavady, County Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland. We provide full diagnostic assessments for dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, and ADHD as an SpLD. Whilst the majority of our diagnostic assessments are carried out in person at our private and professional premises in Northern Ireland, we regularly provide online diagnostic assessments for clients based in Great Britain and further afield. We also provide a Psychometric Profiling service to support employers in identifying high-calibre candidates and fostering the development of existing employees. On this FAQ page you will find answers to common questions about our services. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to send us a message via our contact form.
How much does an assessment cost?
£650.
Do you assess for Dyslexia?
Yes - we can assess both children (8+) and adults for dyslexia. Dyslexia is essentially a set of processing difficulties that affect the acquisition of literacy skills, e.g. reading and/or spelling.
Do you assess for Dyspraxia/DCD?
Yes - we can carry out an assessment for Dyspraxia/DCD for clients aged 16+. This is not a medical diagnosis and is primarily for the purposes of enabling a client to access support at college, university and/or within the workplace.
Do you assess for ADHD (SpLD)?
Yes - we can carry out an assessment to identify ADHD as a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) for adults aged 18+. This is not a medical diagnosis and is primarily for the purposes of enabling a client to access support at college, university and/or within the workplace. It does not enable an adult to access prescription medication.
Can I use the report that you give me to seek support in the Workplace?
Yes - if you receive a formal diagnosis, as in light of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 an employer/workplace should make "reasonable adjustments" in light of an employee’s difficulties. Within the diagnostic assessment report itself, there is a ‘Recommendations’ section that you can provide to your employer for perusal. You will also be entitled to seek help from the Access to Work scheme or the Workable (NI) scheme.
Can I use the report that you give me, to apply for the Disabled Students' Allowance?
Yes – if you receive a formal diagnosis. Simply complete an application form for the Disabled Students’ Allowance and send your diagnostic assessment report off with it. The Disabled Students' Allowance can provide a student with up to £27,500 per year of support.
How long after an assessment will I receive my report?
You will receive your diagnostic assessment report within seven days. All assessments are conducted by a Specialist SpLD Assessor holding an Assessment Practising Certificate and full registration with both the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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About us
Based in Limavady, County Derry-Londonderry, Ulster Assessments® provides diagnostic assessments for dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, and ADHD (SpLD) for children and adults from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Proudly serving clients from Derry-Londonderry, Limavady, Coleraine, Strabane, Garvagh, Ballymena, Magherafelt, Banbridge, Ballymoney, Antrim, Lisburn, Belfast, Holywood, Bangor, Maghera, Portglenone, Craigavon, Antrim, Newtownabbey, Armagh, Omagh, Castlereagh, Lurgan, Carrickfergus, Portadown, Ballyclare, Ballycastle, Newtownards, Newcastle, Portstewart, Portrush, Crumlin, Dromore, Ballynahinch, Cookstown, Dungannon, Newry, Downpatrick, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Donegal, Cavan, Louth, Dublin, Leitrim, Monaghan and beyond.
We also provide a fully online dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, and ADHD (SpLD) diagnostic assessment service for those who are based overseas and unable to attend in-person.