How To Get Tested For Dyslexia Adults

Assessments for adults

UPDATE – 18 May 2021

We are now delivering face to face Diagnostic Assessments, from our office in Nottingham.

We are also offering Remote Diagnostic Assessments as an alternative.

What is an adult diagnostic assessment?

In order to definitively diagnose dyslexia in an adult (18+), a full diagnostic assessment will be required.

How much is an assessment?

A full diagnostic assessment for an adult is £525 if it takes place at our office in Nottingham, or £550if it takes place elsewhere.

Please note that payment is required in full prior to the assessment taking place.

Which locations are covered?

We are now able to offer Remote Diagnostic Assessments via Video Conferencing.

Currently, we are only able to provide face to face Diagnostic Assessments from our Nottingham office.

Listed below are the geographical locations The Dyslexia Association usually covers.

If you would prefer a face to face Assessment outside of Nottingham please ask to be put on the waiting list for when they resume.

Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire
Leicestershire
Lincolnshire
Northamptonshire
West Midlands
South Yorkshire
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
Cheshire
Liverpool

What happens during the assessment?

The assessment will be carried out by a professionally qualified and experienced assessor. The assessor will:

- discuss the individual's background, previous educational experiences and current needs.

- carry out a series of tests designed to measure performance across a range of activities

- identify a pattern of difficulties and strengths which will allow the assessor to determine whether dyslexia is present.

At the discretion of the specialist assessor, the possible co-occurrence of associated specific learning difficulties such asdyscalculia, Dyspraxia/ DCD(Developmental Co-ordination Disorder)may also be explored during the diagnostic assessment.

The assessment will identify problem areas as well as areas of particular strength and expertise, so it is both subjective and positive in character.

The process is confidential and the assessment is conducted privately over a period of 3-4 hours (usually during normal working hours).

What happens after an assessment?

Upon the conclusion of the assessment, a comprehensive report will be provided (usually within 4 weeks) that will give the results of the tests and make recommendations for:

- general adjustments at work

- appropriate access arrangements for examinations

- resources available to assist the individual at study or work

Where an individual is in employment and is experiencing difficulties at work, the next step would be to have a workplace needs assessment . This will make recommendations for specific reasonable adjustments, which may include assistive technology and coping strategies.