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Diagnosis, health & wellbeing

Getting assessed, co-occurring conditions, and looking after mental health when masking is exhausting.

Getting a dyslexia assessment

Assessments can be arranged privately, via some employers, universities, or local pathways. Waiting times and costs vary. A workplace needs assessment is different from a full diagnostic assessment.

Ref: British Dyslexia Association | local diagnostic pathways
What to do: Contact BDA helpline or your GP / student support for local routes; ask employer if they fund assessments.

Co-occurring conditions

Dyslexia often co-occurs with dyspraxia, ADHD, dyscalculia or anxiety. Support plans should address the whole picture, not only reading speed.

Ref: Clinical / educational psychology good practice
What to do: Mention all overlapping difficulties when requesting adjustments or ATW support.

Mental health impact

Years of undiagnosed struggle can affect confidence and mental health. You can access NHS talking therapies and workplace EAP services as well as disability rights.

Ref: NHS talking therapies | Equality Act wellbeing at work
What to do: Self-refer to NHS talking therapies where available; tell them about workplace pressure.

Sick leave & fit notes

If stress or burnout is linked to unsupported disability, medical advice and a phased return with adjustments may be needed.

Ref: Fit note guidance | Equality Act
What to do: Ask your GP about fit notes that recommend adjustments on return.

Children & young people (signpost)

Parents seeking school support should speak to the SENCO about identification, support plans and, where relevant, Education Health and Care needs assessment routes in England (different systems in other UK nations).

Ref: SEND Code of Practice (England) | nation equivalents
What to do: Request a meeting with the SENCO and keep everything in writing.
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