Dyslexia Assessments
A dyslexia assessment will give a full and detailed written report including a full list of recommendations for support at school and at home. This will be completed within three weeks of the actual assessment. The report will also be written so that various parties can identify information useful to them; Teachers, SENCOs, parents, teaching assistants and educational psychologists.
The assessment takes between two to three hours with breaks. The tests are able to pick out strengths as well as weaker areas for support and will highlight strategies to improve learning and working methods. All tests are standardised and so provide evidence of performance relative to the norm.
As an assessor of Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) there may be occasions when the evidence from pre-testing questionaires and diagnostic assessments mean that a referal may need to be made to an appropriate specialist. These may include:
ADHD
Dyscalculia (numeracy)
ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)
Visual Difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Assessments currently available in Chelmsford and surrounding areas.
Where do dyslexia assessments take place?
At the assessors home in Chelmsford.
What do I need to do before the assessment?
You will be sent two questionnaires that need to be completed before the diagnostic report can be written. One of these questionnaires will need to be completed by parents and the other by your child’s school. Background information about your child is just as important as the assessments and so it is vital that these are completed. Please let me know if you have difficulties in completing either questionnaire.
What happens during the assessment?
There will be several different tests completed during the assessment. They are designed to assess current achievement, phonological abilities and underlying ability.
How long does the assessment take?
Assessments can take up to 4 hours, although for younger children they generally take between 2-3 hours.
How long will it take to receive the report?
You will receive the diagnostic report following the assessment day within three weeks.
How much do assessment cost?
£600. A deposit of £150 needs to be paid to book your assessment with the remainder prior the the assessment taking place.