The Assessment Process
I provide full diagnostic assessment tests for dyslexia in children aged 7 to 14. These assessments can be conducted in schools or privately, either at my home in Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, or at the Jordans Quaker Centre in Beaconsfield. Once a suitable date has been arranged, you will receive an email outlining the steps to take before the assessment, along with details on what to bring on the day.
Attached to the email, you will find a family questionnaire, a questionnaire for your child’s school, and a visual screening difficulties questionnaire. I believe in a holistic, collaborative approach to understanding a child’s strengths and weaknesses. To ensure a comprehensive assessment, it is essential to gather this background information, including developmental and educational history. These forms must be returned at least 7 days before the assessment takes place. It is essential that your child has had a recent eye test (within the past two years) before the dyslexia assessment is conducted.
The assessments that I use will depend on the child’s needs, but will include tests of:
- Verbal ability
- Visual or non-verbal ability
- Processing speed
- Working memory
- Phonological memory
- Phonological awareness
- Reading (to include comprehension, fluency, speed and accuracy)
- Writing
- Spelling
- Handwriting speed
The assessment usually takes between 2-2.5 hours. Although this may seem like a long duration, I typically find that children enjoy the assessments, and the time tends to pass quickly for them. Thank you for meeting with X this week. He mentioned that he thoroughly enjoyed doing his assessment with you. He said, "I didn't feel like an assessment as it was so much fun."
Following the assessments, I will prepare a detailed written report outlining your child’s test scores and providing tailored recommendations for support. The report will be emailed to you within three weeks of the assessment, though it is often completed and sent much sooner.
After reviewing the report, you are welcome to arrange a telephone consultation to address any questions you may have.
Pricing
The cost of a full diagnostic assessment is £575. This includes the complete assessment, a detailed written report with tailored recommendations, and a 30-minute follow-up telephone consultation, if needed.
Location for dyslexia assessment - Buckinghamshire
Jordans Quaker Meeting House is located in Buckinghamshire in a secluded but convenient location, close to London and about half an hour from Heathrow Airport.
By road: 10 minutes from M25 (J16); 5 minutes from M40 (J2). Exit onto A355 signed to Beaconsfield; at next roundabout take A40 towards Gerrards Cross. In just over half a mile, turn left into Potkiln Lane.
By rail: Chiltern Railways (Seer Green & Jordans) half a mile away provides a fast rail link to London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street.
Jordans Quaker Centre, Welders Lane,
Jordans, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 2SN