The information provided here enables those involved in the referral, testing and reporting processes to ensure a consistent and quality approach is maintained within the higher education sector in the identification of learning disabilities within the student population.
The Screening and Referral Tool Kit provides information on the identification of students' learning difficulties and the process for arranging referral for appropriate identification of a learning difficulty.
Guidelines for the assessment and documentation of learning disability provides a framework for standardising testing and reporting of learning disabilities (LDs) to assist in determining study accommodations for students.
There are several models used by universities for the assessment of learning disabilities. These include internal and external service provision or a combination of both.
There are also some issues around who should pay for assessments and the age of documentation of learning disabilities. These are discussed in documentation practices in higher education section.
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