The results are assembled into a complete report on the person, which outlines the evidence for the conclusions reached . A comprehensive dyslexia test may be administered in two ways, either by a psychologist or at a distance . Comprehensive testing by a psychologist Chartered psychologists operate either through schools and colleges or privately in a consulting room. You may see a psychologist in your college if the special needs department recommends it. The psychologist has to be paid by the college, and there are constrains on the amount of money that is available for psychological testing.
Some people seek a private assessment by a psychologist.
Although expensive, this is more straightforward. A lot of people report having paid a thousand dollars and upwards for a private assessment, but the costs seem to vary from one country to another. The assessment takes a few hours, and you should expect to receive a detailed report, to be shown to the principal when asking for extra consideration or extra time in examinations. Although assessments are thorough, few psychologists provide detailed recommendations for improving a person's learning techniques. Comprehensive testing at a distance An alternative is comprehensive dyslexia testing at a distance.