Diagnostic Assessments

Full diagnostic assessments conducted by an experienced, qualified, and accredited Specialist Teacher Assessor.

Provides an in-depth expedition into your strengths and challenges. Suitable to explore dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.

If you or someone you know is struggling with dyslexia, getting a comprehensive assessment can be a big help.

The process starts with an initial interview to get a sense of the student’s learning development. Then, there’s a face-to-face diagnostic with various tests that only Specialist Teacher Assessors and Educational Psychologists can administer.

I make sure to work with students at their own pace to get an accurate picture of their abilities.

The assessment explores many different areas of the brain, including underlying ability with vocabulary and logic, different aspects of memory, phonological skills (sounds management), different aspects of literacy, and maths.

Once the assessment is done, I provide an easy-to-understand summary of the findings, along with a full report.

In addition to assessments for specific learning difficulties, I’m also trained to conduct interviews for ADHD. Whether you want to include the results in your dyslexia assessment or just get them on their own, I’m here to help. You’ll get a detailed report that you can take to a medical professional if needed.

As a fully qualified and insured assessor for dyslexia and dyscalculia in all age ranges, I take my work seriously.

I’m always up to date with the latest research and standards, which means my findings are valid, transparent, and accessible to everyone. Plus, I make sure to include a support section in each report, so you’ll know what needs to be done to make progress. If you need the report for a Disabled Students’ Allowance application, no problem — I’ve got you covered.

Prices for a thorough report start at just £550, which is a great value for a lifetime of benefits. Most importantly, I’m committed to providing a friendly, safe, and helpful service to all my clients. Let’s work together to help you or your loved one succeed!

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SPLD & ADHD Assessment

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Sarah was a breath of fresh air for us and our 9-year-old daughter.

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Right from the first session with Sarah she made it clear to our daughter that none of what she was struggling with was her fault.

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I found trying to support my son with his struggles through GCSE English completely daunting: not only did I not know how to help him, he also didn’t want my input.

Sarah was introduced to me and has filled the gap, complemented school teaching while adding her own expertise and coached and cajoled my son from being quietly overlooked struggling at the back of the class to being an engaged, insightful student with a lot to say even if he doesn’t always manage to get it all down on paper.

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