Dyslexia Diagnostic Assessment Guide: information for adults & adolescents

Initial consultation

The initial consultation lasts 60 minutes and explores current concerns, including any mental health difficulties. The initial consultation is conducted with the client. We will then make a recommendation regarding the next steps.

Background information

Information is collected relating to educational development and literacy skills. Relevant questionnaires are also sent to the client.

Assessment

The client will need to complete a range of different tasks, looking at different aspects of cognitive processing and literacy skills:

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Phonological Memory
  • Processing Speed
  • Working Memory
  • Verbal and Visual Reasoning Abilities
  • Reading Accuracy and Comprehension
  • Spelling and Writing

Next steps

We schedule a feedback meeting with the client to explain our diagnostic decision and provide them with a detailed diagnostic report with personalised recommendations.

FAQs

How can I be sure the dyslexia assessment is robust?
Our dyslexia assessments follow best practice guidance from the Specific Learning Difficulties Standards Committee (SASC, https://sasc.org.uk/), with an assessor who holds an up-to-date Assessment Practicing Certificate, demonstrating commitment to ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and high-quality assessment.
Prices for assessments and therapy vary from patient to patient depending on their assessment and diagnosis needs. Prices start at £360 for an initial consultation. For a full diagnostic assessment, prices start at £1,800 for a child, and £1,565 for an adult. For our most up-to-date prices please see our fees page here. We also offer payment installment plans if needed.
Yes, remote assessments for dyslexia were approved in 2020. One of the benefits of remote assessment is they take place in an environment you are relaxed in.
The whole process usually takes place over the course of a few weeks. The dyslexia assessment takes 3 hours without breaks.
The report includes detailed information about the assessment and diagnostic decision, as well as personalised recommendations.