Why have a Dyslexia Assessment?
There are many reasons why you may suspect that your child is dyslexic and are considering having a dyslexia assessment. To begin with, you may be worried about their progress or perhaps there is a history of dyslexia in the family. Also your child's school may have concerns or have identified signs of dyslexia by carrying out a screening test. Most importantly you are investigating your concerns and I am here to help you and your child.
In particular, it is important to know that dyslexia can only be
formally identified with a full diagnostic assessment. This can be
carried out by either a Psychologist or a qualified specialist teacher
such as myself.
Above all, an assessment is more than just a diagnosis.
For example it can:
My
assessments keep your child at the heart of the process and as a result identifies both strengths and areas of difficulty. Furthermore assessments carried out by a qualified person such as myself are valid throughout a child's lifetime.
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Thank you Jo for our son's assessment and report. It's great to have an insight into his strengths and weaknesses. We are now looking forward to being able to move forward more positively with his education.
- Parent of a Year 6 Student
What happens during the assessment process?
As soon as you contact me, we will arrange a telephone consultation to discuss any concerns you may have and book a date for assessment. After that I will email background information questionnaires to be completed by both you and your child's school. Not only will the questionnaires allow me to understand your child better but also they enable me to plan the assessment effectively.
A diagnostic assessment will take up to 3 hours to complete, because of this breaks will often be planned into the session. During the assessment I will explore areas such as:
I understand that the assessment process can be daunting for both children and adults. Therefore I take great care to put you and your child at ease in order to create a calm, positive environment for the assessment.
You will receive a detailed written report within 2 weeks of
the assessment. If your child has dyslexia, then the report will provide evidence of
their dyslexic profile together
with recommendations about how to best support them. All recommendations I make not only reflect my experience as a
specialist teacher and assessor, but also my understanding of the classroom and
the school environment.
Of course once you receive the report, I will be available to answer any questions or queries you may have about the dyslexia assessment.
How do I book an assessment and what will it cost?
Simply contact me for more information and to arrange a date for your child's assessment. Most importantly, please remember that I am here to help you every step of the way. This can also include tutoring after diagnosis.
A full diagnostic assessment costs £525
What Qualifications do I hold?
My assessments and reports comply with the latest SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC) guidance. Furthermore, I am professionally qualified to assess, report and diagnose dyslexia.
In addition to keeping up with the latest developments, I hold the following: