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We have tried to answer our most common assessment-related questions here.
Please email us (info@surreyhillsdyslexia.co.uk) if there is anything else or you would like further clarification.
We recommend waiting until an individual is in Year 3 before carrying out an assessment. This is to make sure that learning difficulties are not due to developmental delays and to give learners time to respond to interventions.
At Surrey Hills Dyslexia, we assess learners up to the age of 24.
Usually at the assessor's home in Shamley Green, Guildford GU5. We can go into schools or to your home if there is a suitable space available. Depending on location, this may incur an additional charge to cover time and travel expenses.
Around 3 hours, including breaks.
Assessments are usually carried out in a 1:1 environment. Parents can stay if they wish to (in a separate room, quietly), or can run errands. We will ask for a mobile number so that parents are contactable throughout the assessment and we will call/text if we finish early or need longer.
Anything that the individual needs for learning at school/university, such as glasses or coloured overlays. He/she can also bring snacks and a water bottle.
Initial feedback is provided via email within 24-48 hours of the assessment. The report is emailed within 2 weeks (often sooner) and a phone/TEAMs call is offered to answer any questions afterwards.
A report is usually between 25-30 pages long. It comprises:
No. A full diagnostic assessment may lead to a diagnosis of dyslexia, but it may not. Lots of aspects need to be considered before making a diagnosis, including the background information from home/school, results of the standardised tests used during the assessment and observations of the individual's behaviour. Regardless of diagnostic outcome, an assessment will provide insight into the individual's learning strengths and weaknesses, recommendations for support and onward referral if appropriate.
The report is produced in compliance with SASC guidelines and includes a diagnosis of dyslexia if applicable. Recommendations are made which are appropriate to the current age and stage of the individual, however a diagnosis is lifelong. If the individual decides to go to university, the report can be used as part of an application for Disabled Student's Allowance, however the chosen university will carry out an up-to-date assessment of his/her study needs.
If the individual is under 18, the report is only sent to parents. If the individual is over 18, it will be sent directly to him/her. The individual or his/her parents are responsible for sharing the information with teachers.
£595
We can diagnose Dyslexia. If we see signs of other (often co-occurring) Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) such as ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, or Dyspraxia/DCD, we will make appropriate recommendations, including onward referrals, in the report.
If the assessor identifies a need for Exam Access Arrangements (EAAs), suggestions will be made in the report for the individual's school to consider. However, ultimately it is the school's responsibility and/or decision to decide which EAAs to apply for and gather the relevant documentation.
If the individual is in Year 9 or above, and it is thought that he/she may qualify for EAAs in GCSEs or A-levels, it is strongly recommended that the parent liaises with school about this ahead of an assessment. If the school wants to be able to use the assessor's scores in an EAA application, it needs to establish a relationship with the assessor and provide information to her BEFORE the assessment takes place. It is also important to ensure that the same assessment materials are not used (by the school/in a private assessment) too close together, because this would compromise the validity of the results.
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