Many people approach getting a dyslexia assessment with fear and trepidation. This guide is designed to set your mind at ease and demystify what can be a scary process. How long does a dyslexia assessment take? A full, formal Dyslexia Assessment will take almost a full day (or two half-day sessions for workplace assessments). An…
It’s possible for parents to detect signs of dyslexia in their child from a very young age. They may wish to ensure a good start in life for their child by formalising a dyslexia diagnosis and getting the classroom accommodations that they deserve. However, is there a “best age” to get a dyslexia assessment, and…
If you’re in the UK and you suspect that you (or your child) is dyslexic, you may be hoping to secure a dyslexia assessment for free, funded by the state. Is dyslexia assessment free on the NHS? No. Unfortunately, dyslexia is not considered a medical issue, so you cannot get an NHS-funded dyslexia assessment or…
Specialist Dyslexia Assessors use a rigorous suite of highly-regarded diagnostic tests. These include an underlying ability test, reading tests, spelling test, rapid naming tests, phonological processing tests, short-term and working memory tests. Other tests that can be added on are writing/handwriting tests, maths tests, visual tests (processing speed, memory, visual perception, visual-motor integration, visual stress),…
“Specialist Dyslexia Assessors will diagnose a wooden spoon as being dyslexic!” This is a common misconception, but it’s completely false. Specialist Dyslexia Assessors like Holly Swinton follow the well-respected Rose Report definition of dyslexia. They are fully qualified and accredited, and they are subject to a standard of ethics that mean they would never diagnose…