Dyslexia Diagnostic Assessment

How does the assessment process work?

Gathering background information (parents)

This can be done either through a face-to-face meeting or by completing a questionnaire – whichever suits best.

Visual Difficulties Questionnaire

Parents will complete a brief screening questionnaire relating to visual comfort and visual stress.

Gathering background information (school)

Similarly, background information will be requested from the school. This can also be completed via a face-to-face meeting or a questionnaire, whichever is preferred.

Getting to know your child

I will meet with your child, this will be for around an hour before starting formal assessments. This helps them feel comfortable and reduces any anxiety about testing. School will be asked if they can accommodate an assessment on site, if not alternative arrangements can be made.

Background information analysis

Once all the information is gathered I will review it to determine the most appropriate assessment battery for your child’s needs.

Before the Assessment

Assessments are usually completed over two separate sessions (typically two mornings/afternoons). The assessments may include:

Verbal ability

Visual / non-verbal ability

Working memory

Phonological awareness

Processing speed

Single word reading

Reading comprehension

Receptive and Expressive Language

Listening Comprehension

Spelling

Writing

Depending on the background information, additional assessments may be included.

During the Assessment

Report and feedback

Once all assessments are complete, I analyse the background information and test results. I produce a full diagnostic report, which usually takes around two to three weeks.

I will then arrange a meeting to go through the report with you. I will also arrange to go through the report with your child's school.

Follow up support is also available once the report has been shared.