I offer full diagnostic dyslexia assessments.  These follow all current SASC guidelines and will determine if an 
individual is dyslexic or not.  The assessment process is thorough, taking into account the views of the individual, 
parents, teaching staff as well as results from comprehensive specialist assessment. 

People of any age from 8 years old to adult can be formally assessed for dyslexia.  For children aged 8-16 years 
assessments will focus on dyslexia but can signpost include recommendations should the child have difficulties which go beyond a dyslexic profile, for example if they are struggling with focus and attention. For adults over the age of 16 years the assessment process can be broader - should an individual want to understand if they may have other needs such as DCD (dyspraxia) or ADHD for example. For children under the age of 8, I am able to offer a screening of needs which can be useful if there concerns exist.  

The assessment process

The process will start by gaining an understanding of the main concerns and why an assessment is being 
requested. We will consider what challenges exist and what evidence there is that an individual may have dyslexia. 

The next step is to gather the views of the individual as well as parents and schools (or employers if appropriate). This will help to understand what the individual's strengths are as well as what they are finding difficult. We will consider what support is already in place and the impact it is having.  This helps inform the direction of the 
assessment as well as being a crucial part of the evidence required in determining whether or not someone is 
dyslexic. 

The main element is then a face-to-face in depth cognitive assessment.  This covers various skills including 
reading, spelling and memory. This assessment takes roughly 3 hours but this will vary and is ideally completed in one session but can be completed in stages for younger individuals for example. For adults this part of the 
process may also include some screening should other SpLDs be being explored. 

Following this I then use the results of the assessment to determine whether or not an individual is dyslexic or not. The reports are very detailed and will provide details on strengths as well as difficulties. Regardless of the 
outcome, the report will provide personalised recommendations which will help inform the support which may be required at school, university or within the workplace. The report may also include advice on next steps should 
further assessment be recommended. 

Should you have any questions then please get in touch.