The results are assembled into a complete report on the child, which outlines the evidence for the conclusions reached about the child. A comprehensive dyslexia test may be administered in two ways, either by a psychologist or at a distance . Psychologists operate either through schools or privately. The psychologist has to be paid by the school authority, and there are constrains on the amount of money that is available for psychological testing. Assessment by the school psychologist seems to be the method that works for the majority of children, though we do hear of a lot of parents who are dissatisfied with the process.
Some parents seek a private assessment by a psychologist.
Although expensive, this is more straightforward. Although assessments are thorough, few psychologists provide detailed recommendations for improving the child's learning skills. This is the responsibility of the Resource Specialist teacher. Comprehensive testing at a distance An alternative is comprehensive dyslexia testing at a distance. The tests used are the same as, or very similar to, those used by psychologists in schools or privately, but have been adapted so that they can be given by parents to their child at home.