Dyslexia Assessments
A definitive diagnosis of dyslexia requires a full diagnostic assessment.
The assessment consists of a full range of tests to assess underlying cognitive ability, performance in aspects of literacy, working memory, speed of processing and phonological awareness. This allows for a profile to be established of both strengths and weaknesses. Assessments usually take around 3 to 4 hours and take place at my garden office at my home in Shropshire*. Prior to the assessment I will collect background information from family and school staff. The assessment is informed by my observations and I will sometimes video an assessment to refer back to (permission is always sought first).
Within 15 working days of the assessment date you will receive a comprehensive report detailing my findings.
A full diagnostic assessment costs £450
£225 is payable when the assessment is booked. The balance of £225 is payable within two working days of the assessment date, prior to the report being written.
* I can carry out an assessment at the school your child attends but there is typically an additional cost of £50 to do this, it will depend on location.
Catherine Lyttle
Professional Qualifications
Master of Theology (Joint Honours), St Andrews University
QTS, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Moray House, Edinburgh
Postgraduate Cert. (Level 7) Working with Children with Literacy Difficulties
National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), Oxford Brookes University
(AMBDA) Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (APC) Assessment Practising Certificate
