Diagnostic Assessments for Dyslexia or Dyscalculia

Please note that all diagnostic assessors are booking several months in advance due to their availability.

Assessors can offer face to face assessments and remote assessments via video platform such as Zoom.

A Diagnostic Assessment for Dyslexia is the only way that dyslexia can be formally identified. As dyslexia is not a medical condition, a diagnostic assessment it is not covered by the NHS. There is no direct funding for diagnostic assessments in schools, colleges or anywhere else, generally assessments have to be paid for by the individual person, parent or employer. From time to time, and subject to available funding, the British Dyslexia Association is able to offer bursaries to individuals to support with the cost of accessing diagnostic assessments. Assessment Bursaries

Reports following a Diagnostic assessment are not intended to be used in a court of law. If you require the assessment for a tribunal or court case you would require an expert witness. https://portal.bps.org.uk/Psychologist-Search/Directory-of-Expert-Witnesses

We assess from age 7 years onwards to comply with the SASC guidelines (SpLD Assessment Standards Committee), this is the governing body for our specialist teacher assessors. There is quite a lot of reading and writing involved in a full diagnostic assessment and as some children learn to read later than others it would be inappropriate to put them through this lengthy process before age 7.

The assessment will provide a clearer picture of someone's cognitive profile and their strengths and weaknesses. This will help to ensure that any support put in place is as effective as possible.

If you have any questions about our assessment service, the most effective way to contact us is via email. Please email us at assessments@bdadyslexia.org.uk

Should you need support completing your application, please contact our helpline on 0333 405 4567 or email helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk