The Dyslexia Assessment

An assessment is a useful step to understanding the obstacles that are restricting progress and self-belief. It helps all those involved to have a deeper understanding of how the person learns, processes and understands information.

The assessment can provide an explanation for an individual's difficulties in school, university or the workplace.

A Dyslexia Assessment will Investigate:

  • Underlying ability: Verbal and Non-Verbal underlying ability.
  • Information Processing: Phonological processing; Working memory; Processing speed.
  • Academic attainment: Single word reading; Timed reading; Reading efficiency and comprehension; Spelling; Handwriting speed, clarity and expression.

Age Range for Assessing Dyslexia

Most assessors cover clients between the ages of 8 – 85 years of age. A diagnosis of dyslexia lasts for life, and it is not necessary to have another assessment report later in life.

The Assessment Report:

Based upon the background information, attainment in tests and observations, the assessment report will state if the client has dyslexia, resulting in a formal diagnosis.

Even if there is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of dyslexia, you will receive a detailed report that provides information about the individual’s performance in areas assessed and outlines the strengths and areas for development. The report will make recommendations for supportive strategies and resources for use at home and within the classroom/university/work environment. Recommendations might include referrals to other professionals for further investigation.

Dyslexia Diagnosis Benefits

The 3 main benefits of a dyslexia diagnosis report are:

  • The report will come with many recommendations so that the school, university or employer will have specific information on how best to support the client's learning.
  • The school, college or university will be better equipped to apply for Exam Access Arrangement support such as extra time, a reader, a scribe etc.
  • An individual will be entitled to apply for financial support via the Disability Students' Allowance when at college or university.

Dyslexia Assessment Process

Step 1. Before the Assessment

Step 2. Live Assessment (1.5–2 hours)

Step 3. After the Assessment

Dyslexia Assessments

£550

For adults and children aged 8+
A comprehensive diagnostic assessment of a person’s literacy abilities