What Happens During an Assessement

Assessment for Children
When you have made an appointment for your child's assessment,  you will be asked to complete a Family Questionnaire.

You will also be asked to invite your child's school to complete a School Questionnaire . These two documents form excellent background information for the psychologist.

The psychologist will chat with you briefly before the assessment begins, and will then spend up to two hours with your child. During the assessment your child will be asked to carry out a range of interesting tasks, which most children find very enjoyable. When the tests have been completed, the psychologist will discuss the results with you and make recommendations as to what action to take.

A confidential report is issued within approximately three weeks of the assessment, setting out the results, findings and recommendations.  You will also receive a free booklet entitled 'An Introduction for Parents' , giving answers to many frequently asked questions, as well as information regarding teaching and what you can do to help.

Assessment for Adults
Before attending for the assessment you will be asked to complete a questionnaire to provide background information for the psychologist.  The assessment will take approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours, during which time you will be able to discuss your difficulties with the psychologist, as well as taking part in a wide range of interesting  tests.  The psychologist will then discuss the results and findings of the assessment and offer some advice as to what action you may wish to take.  A full confidential report will be provided approximately three weeks after the assessment, setting out the results, findings and recommendations. After receiving this report, you may, if required, attend for a free consultation with a senior teacher, who will offer further advice regarding the next steps to take.

What is being assessed?
The tests given assess the following: underlying ability, thinking, organising and planning, using words and patterns; vocabulary; reading, writing, spelling; memory; sound skills.

The result is a 'profile' - a unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses - from which an experienced psychologist can see whether the student is dyslexic, and what should be done to help.

All the information will be sent in a full confidential report, about three weeks after the assessment.

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