Dyslexia Screening and Assessments
Students with Dyslexia or other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) can access a range of support and equipment during their time at University.
More information about Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other SpLDs can be found on the British Dyslexia Association website.
If you are studying at one of our partner colleges please contact your college.
If you have Dyslexia, another Specific Learning Difficulty or Disability , please make an appointment with a Disability Adviser.
Please note: The University does not provide diagnostic services in relation to ADhD, Autism or other mental health, sensory or physical disabilities. We recommend that you discuss such concerns with your GP in the first instance and seek an appropriate NHS referral. If you are an adult and think you are autistic, but don’t have a diagnosis, the Integrated Autism Service may be able to offer you a diagnostic assessment.
Screening and Assessment Process
2024/25 Academic Year
The Disability Team co-ordinates Diagnostic SpLD (Dyslexia) Assessments on USW's South Wales campuses, in partnership with a pool of freelance assessors. The cost of a Diagnostic Assessment is £400.
Enrolled USW students studying a minimum of 60 credits, may be eligible to receive a free internal assessment with support from the Diagnostic Testing Bursary. Please note that the Bursary fund is limited and assistance with assessment fees is not guaranteed.
Students who do not qualify for the Bursary, may be able to apply for assistance with assessment fees from the Student Support Fund.
Privacy Statement
Please contact [email protected] for an up-to-date privacy statement covering dyslexia screenings.
Requesting an assessment
Please complete the following two steps:
Step 1 - Complete the quick scan screener
Step 2 - Assessment Request - Pre-Assessment Questionnaire
- Once you have completed both steps, our Assessments team will contact you to discuss your assessment options within 5-10 working days.
- Demand for this service is exceptionally high during the first term, any there is likely to be a waiting list for assessment appointments.
- Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend your Assessment Appointment, please cancel via Advice Zone Online at least one working day in advance. If you cancel with less than 1 working days notice or fail to attend your Assessment Appointment, you will be charged the full assessment fee.
- You will usually receive your assessment report within 15 working days of your assessment. If you have any questions or concerns about your assessment report, please contact your assessor (whose contact details will be on your report).
- Please ensure that you save your assessment report somewhere secure for future use. Due to data protection regulations, the Disability Team will only retain a copy of your report whilst you are a USW student and for a short period afterwards.
- Once you have received your report, please make an appointment with a Disability Adviser to discuss any support requirements and relevant next steps.