From: £500
Cognitive assessment (e.g. WISC-V/ WAIS-IV)
WRAT5 assessment of reading, phonics and spelling.
TOWRE-II assessment of reading efficiency.
CTOPP2 assessment of phonological processing
FAM assessment of mathematical processing
Consultation around perceived difficulties.
Includes full report (usually 10 - 15 pages) - exact fee will always be confirmed before booking the appointment.
Complete Assessment of Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyscalculia)
The Assessment
An assessment is a helpful step to understanding the obstacles restricting progress and self-belief. It helps all those involved to understand how the person learns, processes and understands information.
The assessment can explain an individual’s difficulties in school, university or the workplace. The report will recommend supportive strategies and resources at home and within the classroom/university/work environment.
Based on the background information attainment in tests and observations, the assessment will diagnose whether or not the client has dyslexia, resulting in a formal diagnosis. Even if there is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of dyscalculia, you will receive a detailed report that provides information about the individual’s performance in the areas assessed and outlines the strengths and areas for development. The report will recommend supportive strategies and resources at home and within the classroom/university/work environment. Recommendations might include referrals to other professionals for further investigation.
Underlying ability: Verbal and Non-Verbal underlying ability.
Information Processing: Phonological processing, Working memory, Processing speed.
Academic attainment: Single word reading; Timed reading; Reading comprehension; Spelling; Handwriting speed, clarity and expression.
A dyscalculia assessment will investigate the following:
The report will come with many recommendations so that the school, college or university will have specific information on how best to support the client’s learning.
The school, college or university will be better equipped to apply for Exam Access Arrangement support such as extra time, a reader, a scribe, etc.
Individuals can apply for financial support via the Disability Students’ Allowance at college or university.
The three main benefits of a dyscalculia diagnosis report are:
How the assessment process works
Once you have booked one of my services I will contact you to agree on a time and date for the assessment (Full deposit must be paid). I will also send you a background questionnaire and invoice for full service payment (Final service price will always be agreed before invoice sent). The background information questionnaire will provide details of the assessment process and contain instructions for the assessment. I request that the questionnaires be returned to me at least 24 hours before the assessment as they provide background information that will aid the diagnostic decision and guide the recommendations within the report.
A full assessment typically takes around two and a half hours, including breaks. It consists of standardised tests highlighting the client’s strengths and difficulties. dyscalculia assessments are not ‘tests’ that give a yes/no answer; they are focused on understanding an individual’s abilities and finding positive ways forward. Areas covered are visual and verbal abilities, phonological awareness, working memory, processing speed, reading, writing, spelling and handwriting. A cognitive profile is obtained based on the results of these assessments, along with background information that includes learning history and observations made.
After the assessment, I will be able to give you some immediate feedback. Within three weeks of the assessment, you will receive a password-protected copy of the diagnostic report. Further feedback by phone, email or a remote meeting can be arranged.
The dyscalculia report
A dyscalculia report is a confidential document. As determined under the GDPR, the dyscalculia assessment report will be private to the client. If the client is a child of 17 or younger, their parents will receive the report. I recommended that the client shares the report with relevant parties (schools/universities/the workplace, etc).