DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENTS
A Diagnostic Assessment for Dyslexia is available for anyone from the ages of 7 to 16 and offers a detailed investigation of an individual’s cognitive and attainment profiles in relation to literacy.
As our assessors hold their Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), you can be assured that the assessment and report is being completed by a specialist assessor who has followed an appropriate course of study (e.g. an AMBDA course which is recognised by SASC/PATOSS/BDA). If diagnosed with dyslexia, you can relax knowing that you will not need to repeat this assessment at a later date, as it can be used to support learning well into the young person's adulthood.
All of our assessments always start with an initial non-obligatory telephone call to decide if this is the right route for you and your child. Once you have booked your child's assessment, background questionnaires can then be completed. These provide the assessor with an overview of your child's strengths, difficulties and learning progress to date.
The Assessment will usually take between 3 and 4 hours to complete and will normally takes place within the family home, within a quiet room which is to be free from any distractions.
The assessment consists of a full range of tests to assess underlying ability, attainment in spelling, writing, reading handwriting. In addition to a range of tests to assess working memory, speed of processing and phonological awareness. During the assessment, breaks are taken when needed and your child can bring comfort items with them to help them feel more at ease.
Following the assessment, a detailed report (around 30 pages in length) is written outlining your child’s strengths and weakness in the different areas tested. This is accompanied by a diagnostic outcome and detailed recommendations for both home and school. Recommendations are provided regardless of assessment outcome. We aim to complete all reports within 4 weeks of the assessment date.
As all of our assessors hold an Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC). This means the report would allow your child to apply for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) and additional time in assessments - should they be eligible. Reports can also be used to support transitions into secondary school, college and university - assessments do not need to repeated.