#171: Dyslexia Assessment: Pros, Cons and Guidance with Katrina Cochrane

In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee welcome back Katrina Cochrane, a notable expert in the field of dyslexia. They delve into the complexities of dyslexia assessments and explore when and why it might be beneficial to pursue an assessment. Katrina, a former head of education at the British Dyslexia Association and founder of Positive Dyslexia, shares her personal and professional insights, including the costs and benefits associated with dyslexia assessments. They also discuss the importance of understanding one's dyslexia profile, the evolving tools and technologies available for support, and the significance of assessments at various stages of life, especially for access to university accommodations. The episode also highlights Katrina's upcoming courses and conferences aimed at providing further support and resources for dyslexic individuals and their families.This podcast is sponsored by: Get ivvi notes now: ⁠⁠⁠https://ivvi.app/⁠⁠⁠ Links: Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ what is dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia How to mindmap: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/mindmap-beginners Positive Dyslexia:  ⁠www.positivedyslexia.co.uk⁠ Positive Dyslexia Ltd 2026 Events: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/positive-dyslexia-ltd-2026-events-and-services-4804262?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escbKatrina’s previous episode: https://tinyurl.com/ysh649tz Nessie Project: https://projectnessie.org/ Adult Dyslexia Center: https://www.adc.org.uk/SENCO: Special Educational Needs CoordinatorDisabled Students Allowance: https://www.ivvi.app/dsa-for-dyslexia Toe by Toe: https://toe-by-toe.co.uk/ OCN London: https://ocnlondon.org.uk/ Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioningBETT Show: https://www.bettshow.com/ British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukInterested in being a guest? Email us at [email protected]