Disability Access Route to Education 2011
Screening Criteria - Dyspraxia
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Screening Criteria – Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) also known as Dyspraxia |
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| Accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist | Students should ideally be diagnosed within a multi disciplinary team setting. Students should be diagnosed by an appropriately qualified Psychologist to assess their cognitive abilities and an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist for assessment of motor skills and functioning, all of whom are members of their respective professional or regulatory body. |
| Evidence of Disability | Applicants must submit a full psycho-educational assessment from the Psychologist and the Evidence of Disability Form 2011 which should be completed by the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist. Applicants who have an existing report completed by the accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist may submit this report. The report must have been completed within the appropriate timeframe and must contain the same detail as the Evidence of Disability Form. The report should state difficulties from childhood or evidence from a specialist that there is historical information which evidences Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) / Dyspraxia, and that the applicant is presenting with difficulties that has impacted on home and school. For adult assessments the standardized DCD / Dyspraxia Checklist should be referenced which is in line with the DSM IV/ICD10. Tests should be age appropriate in all cases. |
| Age of Report | While there is no age limit on diagnostic evidence submitted it is advisable to submit a recent report. |
| Other Disabilities/Medical Conditions | Where there are two or more co-existing disabilities, then evidence of each disability must be submitted for consideration under DARE. |
| Personal Statement and Academic Reference | Student's personal statement should outline the impact of disability on their academic and educational experience to date. Academic Reference provides background information on the student’s educational experience and can confirm challenges, stating the educational impact of disability and describing the need for any teaching and learning adjustments. This form also helps to determine appropriate supports at third level. |
| DARE Eligibility | The applicant is eligible for consideration once the appropriate professionals have provided a diagnosis of Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) / Dyspraxia. |
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