Assessment Process: What to Expect

 

📋 Before the Assessment

•Parents, schools, and individuals complete questionnaires about background, education, and current needs.

•These must be returned at least 14 days before the assessment date.

 

🕒 During the Assessment

The session lasts around 3 hours, with breaks included to keep the student comfortable.

 

What We Assess

During the assessment, we explore a range of areas to understand your child’s learning profile, including:

Phonological awareness (how sounds are processed)

Reading accuracy, fluency and comprehensionSpelling and written expression

Working memory and processing speed

Cognitive ability (verbal and non-verbal reasoning) This ensures we look at the whole child, not just their difficulties and provide balanced recommendations.

 

After the Assessment

You will receive:A detailed written report

A formal diagnosis of dyslexia (if criteria are met)

A summary of your child’s strengths and barriers to learning

Tailored recommendations for school and home.

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📍 Where Assessments Take Place

In‑person assessments are held in my home office in Chorlton or alternatively at the school or home of the student.

 

📝 Booking an Assessment

Assessments cost £500

Suitable for children 8-18

 

To book, email Amy at amygregg11@gmail.com or brontedyslexiaservices@gmail.com

A £100 deposit secures your date, with the balance due 7 days before the assessment.

As a qualified assessor with a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), reports can be used as evidence when applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) at university.

 

We’ll be happy to talk you through the process and help you decide if a dyslexia assessment is the right next step for your child call 0781 724 4051