Full diagnostic literacy/dyslexia assessments for those aged 8+

A full literacy-focused diagnostic assessment might be just what you need if:

  • you or your child has had difficulties with literacy skills

  • you're aged 16+ with a longstanding history of motor difficulties and would like to know if you have a profile showing dyspraxia (aged 16+)

  • you need formal evidence of having a specific learning difficulty, such as for university and the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

  • you're looking for honest feedback about if there're other potential needs that would benefit from being explored by other professionals for which I can write referral letters

  • you've already gone through assessments for other areas such as dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD and autism but the conclusion there doesn't explain the full picture

  • you're looking for an online dyslexia assessment (adults and those in year 7+)

There are various reasons why reading and spelling can be tricky and dyslexia is only one of these. A full diagnostic literacy-focused assessment will formally conclude whether you have dyslexia and/or explore if referrals to other professionals would be advisable.

Developmental coordination disorder/dyspraxia can be diagnosed only through the medical route for under 16s. However, where the family questionnaire indicates la history of motor skill difficulties that have not already been explored, I ask families to complete a comprehensive motor skills screening form and, depending on the responses, I write referral letters and signpost. For those age 16+, I'm qualified to explore if someone has a profile of developmental coordination disorder/dyspraxia and I automatically do this if there's a history of motor skill difficulties dating back to before the age of 12.

How long does the assessment take and what does it involve?

Please read the page HERE about the assessment process.

The literacy-focused assessment usually takes around 2 hours followed by immediate verbal feedback. Many testimonials from clients (which can be found HERE) refer to how much I pick up including other learning needs and conditions that might warrant assessments with other professionals. Tasks include various aspects of literacy skills, language/reasoning skills and cognitive processing. Having a private assessment does not guarantee being given a diagnosis; Regardless of a formal diagnosis being made, a detailed but very practical report will be sent which can be shared with schools, colleges, universities, employers, etc.

How much is the assessment and when do I pay?

The cost of this assessment is £575 which includes a £75 deposit at the time of booking and the balance payable no later than the assessment date.

There's no additional fee for referral letters (e.g. ADHD, speech and language) or JCQ form 8s when schools and colleges have agreed before the assessment takes place to work with me regarding GCSE and A' level exam access arrangements.

If education providers and employers are paying, an invoice is sent after the assessment and full payment is requested within 30 days. 

Please get in touch about the cost, etc. if you're looking for a combined literacy and maths assessment or if you've already had a maths-focused assessment with me.

Please see the very last FAQ HERE regarding my cancellation policy. 

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