How to apply for an assessment

All received booking packs will be processed within 5 working days. Assessors are often booking months in advance due to a high demand for assessments, the earliest available date will always be offered,

In-person Dyslexia Assessment Service (Self-funded)

Please be aware that children must be aged 8 years or over for a Diagnostic Assessment to be carried out.

1. Download the relevant booking pack (MS Word format) which you will find in Step 1 of the 'Start an Application' box. In order to proceed with the assessment, the person being assessed MUST have had a sight test within the last 2 years. Please ensure you complete the visual difficulties section of the questionnaire. Visual difficulties should be investigated if you answered yes to any of the questions, as any visual difficulties need to be explored in full before an assessment. You need to visit an Optician (Optometrist) if this is the case.
2. Identify whether you wish the assessment to be carried out by a Specialist Teacher or Psychologist. What is the difference between a Psychologist assessment and a Specialist Teacher assessment? - British Dyslexia Association
3. Identify any dates that you are not available in the next 4 months. The earliest available date will always be offered.
4. Please tick which location(s) you would like. The locations we can offer are listed in the booking pack.
5. Fully complete the booking pack including the pre assessment questionnaires.
6. Submit your application via email to assessments@bdadyslexia.org.uk Step 2 on ‘Start an Application’
7. Complete payment details. Step 3 on ‘Start an Application’ (Payment will not be taken until the assessment is confirmed)
8. You will receive an application confirmation by email.
9. When we have found a suitable assessor and date we will contact you via email to confirm if this is suitable within 5 working days.
10. Your booking will be confirmed, and payment will be taken and a receipt sent.
11. Once the assessment is complete the assessor has 15 working days after your assessment to submit the report to us. This will then be sent via email and can take up to 5 working days.

In-person Dyscalculia Assessment Service (Self-funded)

Please be aware that children must be aged 8 years or over for a Dyscalculia Assessment to be carried out. They cannot be carried out remotely.

1. Download the relevant booking pack (MS Word format) which you will find in Step 1 of the 'Start an Application' box. In order to proceed with the assessment, the person being assessed MUST have had a sight test within the last 2 years. Please ensure you complete the visual difficulties section of the questionnaire. Visual difficulties should be investigated if you answered yes to any of the questions, as any visual difficulties need to be explored in full before an assessment can be booked. You need to visit an Optician (Optometrist) if this is the case.
2. Identify any dates that you are not available in the next 4 months. The earliest available date will always be offered.
3. Please tick which location(s) you would like. The locations we can offer are listed in the booking pack.
4. Fully complete the booking pack including the pre assessment questionnaires.
5. Submit your application via email to assessments@bdadyslexia.org.uk Step 2 on ‘Start an Application’
6. Complete payment details. Step 3 on ‘Start an Application’ (Payment will not be taken until the assessment is confirmed)
7. You will receive confirmation by email.
8. When we have found a suitable assessor and date we will contact you via email to confirm if this is suitable within 5 working days.
9. Your booking will be confirmed, and payment will be taken and a receipt sent.
10. Once the assessment is complete the assessor has 15 working days after your assessment to submit the report to us. This will then be sent via email and can take up to 5 working days.

Remote Dyslexia Diagnostic Assessment Service (Self-funded).

Remote assessors can usually offer an assessment within 2-6 weeks.

Please be aware that children must be aged 12 years or over for a Remote Diagnostic Assessment to be carried out.

1. Download the relevant booking pack (MS Word format) which you will find in Step 1 of the 'Start an Application' box. In order to proceed with the assessment, the person being assessed MUST have had a sight test within the last 2 years. Please ensure you complete the visual difficulties section of the questionnaire. Visual difficulties should be investigated if you answered yes to any of the questions, as any visual difficulties need to be explored in full before an assessment can be booked. You need to visit an Optician (Optometrist) if this is the case.
2. Identify whether you wish the assessment to be carried out by a Specialist Teacher or Psychologist. What is the difference between a Psychologist assessment and a Specialist Teacher assessment? - British Dyslexia Association
3. Identify any dates that you are not available.
4. Fully complete the booking pack including the pre assessment questionnaires and remote assessment agreement within the pack.
5. Submit your application via email to assessments@bdadyslexia.org.uk Step 2 on ‘Start an Application’
6. Complete payment details. Step 3 on ‘Start an Application’ (Payment will not be taken until the assessment is confirmed)
7. You will receive confirmation by email.
8. When we have found a suitable assessor and date we will contact you via email to confirm if this is suitable within 5 working days.
9. Your booking will be confirmed and payment will be taken and a receipt sent.
10. Once the assessment is complete the assessor has 15 working days after your assessment to submit the report to us. This will then be sent via email and can take up to 5 working days.

Corporate Dyslexia Assessment Service (funded by third party)

Only use this service if the assessment is being funded by a child’s school, an employer, a University or any other organisation.

1. Download the relevant booking pack (MS Word format) which you will find in Step 1 of the 'Start an application' box. In order to proceed with the assessment, the person being assessed MUST have had a sight test within the last 2 years. Please ensure you complete the visual difficulties section of the questionnaire. Visual difficulties should be investigated if you answered yes to any of the questions, as any visual difficulties need to be explored in full before an assessment can be booked. You need to visit an Optician (Optometrist) if this is the case.
2. Identify whether you wish the assessment to be carried out by a Specialist Teacher or Psychologist. What is the difference between a Psychologist assessment and a Specialist Teacher assessment? - British Dyslexia Association
3. Identify any dates that you are not available in the next 4 months. The earliest available date will always be offered.
4. Please tick which location(s) you would like. The locations we can offer are listed in the booking pack.
5. Fully complete the booking pack including the pre assessment questionnaires and remote assessment agreement within the pack if applicable.
6. Submit your application via email to assessments@bdadyslexia.org.uk Step 2 on ‘Start an Application’
7. Complete payment details. Step 3 on ‘Start an Application’ (Payment will not be taken until the assessment is confirmed)
8. You will receive confirmation by email.
9. When we have found a suitable assessor, time and location we will contact the main contact listed via email to confirm if this is suitable within 5 working days.
10. Your booking will be confirmed and card payment will be processed or an invoice sent. Payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice.
11. Once the assessment is complete the assessor has 15 working days after your assessment to submit the report to us. This will then be sent via email and can take up to 5 working days.

Corporate Dyscalculia Assessment Service (funded by third party)

Only use this service if the assessment is being funded by a child’s school, an employer, a University or any other organisation.

1. Download the relevant booking pack (MS Word format) which you will find in Step 1 of the 'Start an application' box. In order to proceed with the assessment, the person being assessed MUST have had a sight test within the last 2 years. Please ensure you complete the visual difficulties section of the questionnaire. Visual difficulties should be investigated if you answered yes to any of the questions, as any visual difficulties need to be explored in full before an assessment can be booked. You need to visit an Optician (Optometrist) if this is the case.
2. Identify any dates that you are not available in the next 4 months. The earliest available date will always be offered.
3. Please tick which location(s) you would like. The locations we can offer are listed in the booking pack.
4. Fully complete the booking pack including the pre assessment questionnaires.
5. Submit your application via email to assessments@bdadyslexia.org.uk Step 2 on ‘Start an Application’
6. Complete payment details. Step 3 on ‘Start an Application’ (Payment will not be processed until the assessment is confirmed)
7. You will receive confirmation by email.
8. When we have found a suitable assessor, time and location we will contact the main contact listed via email to confirm if this is suitable within 5 working days.
9. Your booking will be confirmed, and payment will be taken or invoice sent. Payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice.
10. Once the assessment is complete the assessor has 15 working days after your assessment to submit the report to us. This will then be sent via email and can take up to 5 working days.

Questions?

Please email: assessments@bdadyslexia.org.uk