Hi, I'm Dr. Jayne Cunningham
I'm a fully qualified and experienced dyslexia assessor, with a wider interest in neurodiversity.
The Delphi Dyslexia Definition
Carroll, J., Holden, C., Kirby, P., Snowling, M.J., & Thompson, P.A. (2024).
1
Nature
The nature and developmental trajectory of dyslexia depends on multiple genetic and environmental influences.
2
Manifestation
Dyslexia is a set of processing difficulties that affect the acquisition of reading and spelling.
The most commonly observed cognitive impairment in dyslexia is a difficulty in phonological processing (i.e. in phonological awareness, phonological processing speed or phonological memory).
However, phonological difficulties do not fully explain the variability that is observed. Working memory, processing speed and orthographic skills can contribute to the impact of dyslexia.
3
Impact
In dyslexia, some or all aspects of literacy attainment are weak in relation to age, standard teaching and instruction, and level of other attainments.
Across languages and age groups, difficulties in reading and spelling fluency are a key marker of dyslexia.
4
Variance and co-occurrence
Dyslexic difficulties exist on a continuum and can be experienced to various degrees of severity.
Dyslexia frequently co-occurs with one or more other developmental difficulties, including developmental language disorder, dyscalculia, ADHD, and developmental coordination disorder.
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Fully qualified and insured dyslexia assessor, specialising in adult assessments. My reports follow the latest SASC guidelines.
Although my main specialism is dyslexia assessment, I can also screen for indicators of dyspraxia (DCD) and ADHD on request (18 + only).
The assessment is suitable for 6th form (Year 13) or college students preparing to go to university. Also suitable for students who are already at university and wish to access support, exam arrangements and are also considering applying for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).
The assessment is also suitable for the workplace and for those undertaking professional exams.
