It is a semi-formal remote interview with an experienced workplace needs assessor to look at the specific job role of an individual, and the difficulties that they have as a result of their dyslexia. The assessor will consider the specific concerns and requirements of the organisation before making recommendations for reasonable adjustments. These will be supplied in a report following the assessment that will be shared with both the employer and employee.

A workplace needs assessment will not give a diagnosis. A Diagnostic Assessment for Dyslexia is the only way that dyslexia can be formally identified. Find out more about Diagnostic Assessments. An individual really should have been assessed for dyslexia previously. Where no previous diagnostic assessment has been undertaken we would strongly recommend that the employee has a diagnostic assessment as this will identify the nature of their strengths and difficulties. The employee must have been in the job role for more than 6 weeks for us to carry out this assessment.