Explore Whether Dyslexia May Be Relevant
A structured screening for children and young people where there are questions about reading, spelling, writing or learning and you would like an initial indication of whether dyslexia may be relevant.
Screening can provide a useful first step before deciding whether a full Cognitive SpLD Assessment is needed.
Online appointments available, with in-person appointments across East Sussex, surrounding areas and Essex.
Children & young people where dyslexia may be relevant
A useful first step where there are questions about literacy or learning but a full diagnostic assessment is not yet needed.
Direct, structured tasks
The young person completes performance-based screening activities designed to look for indicators associated with dyslexia.
Screening is not diagnosis
Screening can indicate whether further assessment may be useful but does not provide a formal diagnosis of dyslexia.
A Smaller First Step
Screening may be useful when you have noticed literacy or learning differences and want an initial indication before deciding whether to proceed to a full diagnostic assessment.
Reading
Reading may be slower, more effortful or less fluent than expected, or the young person may need to reread information.
Spelling & writing
Spelling, written work or getting ideas onto the page may require more effort than the young person’s verbal understanding suggests.
Learning patterns
Parents or school may have noticed differences in literacy learning, remembering written information or developing automatic skills.
Unsure about full assessment
You may want more information before deciding whether a £650 Cognitive SpLD Assessment is the right next step.
A Structured Dyslexia Screening
The screening combines relevant background information with direct tasks to look for a pattern of indicators associated with dyslexia.
Background
We consider the reason for screening and the literacy or learning patterns that parents, the young person or school have noticed.
Screening tasks
The young person completes structured, performance-based activities designed to explore indicators associated with dyslexia.
Risk indicator
The pattern of performance is considered to produce a Dyslexia Risk Index and identify whether dyslexia indicators are present.
Next steps
The outcome can help clarify whether monitoring, practical support or a full diagnostic assessment may be appropriate.
Which Route Does Your Child Need?
An initial indication
Best where you want to explore whether dyslexia may be relevant before deciding whether formal assessment is needed.
- structured screening tasks
- Dyslexia Risk Index
- online or in person
- not a diagnosis
- £65
A full diagnostic assessment
Best where a detailed cognitive and learning profile or formal diagnostic consideration is needed.
- full cognitive assessment
- learning and attainment measures
- SpLD diagnosis where supported
- detailed written report
- £650
Book Dyslexia Screening
A structured screening to explore whether dyslexia indicators may be present and help clarify the most appropriate next step.
Before You Book
Does screening diagnose dyslexia?
No. Screening provides an indication of dyslexia risk rather than a formal diagnosis. A full Cognitive SpLD Assessment is required where diagnostic confirmation is needed.
Is the screening just a questionnaire?
No. The young person completes structured, direct performance-based screening tasks.
Can screening be completed online?
Yes. Dyslexia Screening can be completed online or in person, depending on what works best for the young person and family.
Do we need to complete screening before a full assessment?
No. Screening is optional. If you already know that a detailed cognitive and diagnostic assessment is needed, you can book the Cognitive SpLD Assessment directly.
What if screening indicates dyslexia?
The outcome can help you decide whether a full Cognitive SpLD Assessment would be useful for detailed understanding and formal diagnostic consideration.
Can school information be considered?
Yes. Relevant information about the young person’s learning at school can be considered where this would help provide context for the screening findings.
Want to Explore Whether Dyslexia May Be Relevant?
Book screening or get in touch if you are unsure whether screening or a full Cognitive SpLD Assessment is the better starting point.