Diagnosis and screening

We do not carry out Autism or other diagnosis assessments at Edge Hill University where the route to diagnosis is via the National Health Service. If you are looking to explore a diagnosis of Autism please speak to your GP for initial discussions. It may be that a working diagnosis can be made which will support you to access Disabled Students Allowance, (DSA).

You can ask a medical professional to complete a disability evidence form if you have a working diagnosis or are already on a waiting list for a formal diagnosis this can support an application for Disabled Students Allowance.

Find out more information about the NHS autism diagnostic process.

The Inclusion Team will always aim to provide academic support to students who are waiting for any sort of diagnosis. We can make suggestions about reasonable adjustments, the potential for exam modifications and with the provision of a Welcome Appointment to discuss learning needs and to produce a Student Support Plan so please do make an appointment to see us.

For students who are looking to explore a diagnosis of Dyslexia or Dyspraxia the SpLD Team can provide advice and academic support.

We do not carry out ADHD diagnostic assessments as the route to diagnosis is via the National Health Service. Students who are looking to explore a diagnosis of ADHD can seek advice from the SpLD team but should be directed to their GP for initial discussions. It may be that a working diagnosis can be made which will support student to access Disabled Students Allowance, (DSA).

Find out more information about the NHS ADHD diagnostic process.

Details of the assessment routes for Dyslexia and Dyspraxia are on our Library and Learning Services disability support pages.