WHY GET A DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT?

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Having dyslexia and not knowing how to live with it can be hugely debilitating. Struggling with specific aspects of life can leave somebody feeling helpless and can affect confidence. However, dyslexia is not linked to a person’s general ability. For this reason, knowing one’s own areas of strengths as well as areas of difficulties can help an individual find what strategies truly work for them. This can be life-changing.

A full diagnostic assessment is the only way to ascertain whether someone has dyslexia. It can be extremely helpful to individuals as well their academic institution as it contains recommendations about how to live with or support someone with dyslexia. These recommendations are directly linked to the person’s context and to the report findings.

As a Qualified Specialist Dyslexia Teacher-Assessor, I can help either by providing some advice or general guidance, or by supporting you, your son or daughter more directly through a full diagnostic assessment. If you have any questions regarding dyslexia or the assessment process, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Estelle Slatford, MA (Hons), PGCE, PG Cert Dyslexia, APC (Dyslexia Guild), MDG