Recently Diagnosed?
First of all, take a breath.
For many parents or individuals, a diagnosis brings mixed emotions. You might feel:
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Relief that you finally have answers
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Worry about your child’s future
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Guilt for not spotting it sooner
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Anger that they’ve struggled for so long
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Uncertainty about what to do next
All of these feelings are completely normal.
A dyslexia diagnosis does not change who the individual is. It simply explains how their brain processes language and opens the door to the right support.
Take time to carefully read the diagnostic assessment report and absorb the findings. Once read, gradually introduce the suggested home strategies or adjustments in a manageable way.
Share the report with relevant support personnel – such as your child’s SENDCO, a university disability services office or your manager/HR team at work – to coordinate support effectively. The diagnosis is confidential and will only be shared with others if you instruct us to do so.
Arrange a meeting to review the findings and plan next steps. Identify practical accommodations and strategies to provide effective support. Review the links and resources below for additional guidance and tools to implement the recommendations.
Arrange a meeting to discuss the findings and explore a clear way forward. Together, you can identify what accommodations or strategies will be most helpful and practical. This collaborative approach ensures that the individual receives the support they need and that the recommendations from the report are implemented in a meaningful and sustainable way. Finally, have a look through the handy links and resources we have provided below – they offer additional guidance, practical strategies and support options to help you put the recommendations into practice.
Handy website links and resources
