Meet Your DyslexiASK Assessor
With over 30 years of experience in the Education sector, DyslexiASK Assessor brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
Experience enables a deep understanding and awareness of the unique challenges that dyslexic individuals face. Assessing for dyslexia across all age groups from the age of 8+years to adulthood.
When completing assessments, a range of materials and observation techniques are used to give a holistic view of the individual’s needs.
This process is made as pleasant as possible to ensure that individuals feel at ease and comfortable throughout the assessment session.
You can rest assured that needs will be met with the utmost care and understanding, providing a secure and supportive environment for the assessment experience.
Why have a Dyslexia Assessment?
Early identification and support can help individuals with dyslexia thrive in education and work.
Many schools and workplaces offer specialist support, including extra time in exams, assistive technology, and tailored learning techniques.
Testing and assessing children from seven years old to adults. Although it is possible to diagnose dyslexia in a child as young as seven, the child must be capable of participating in a thorough assessment process.
This involves the child being developmentally able to engage in a range of tasks that test and assess reading, writing, and other cognitive abilities.
Are you heading for university in September 2025?
If you have dyslexia, a Full Diagnostic Report confirming your diagnosis can be used to apply for the Disabled Students’ Allowance.
To ensure you receive the necessary funds right at the beginning of your new term, be sure to book your dyslexia assessment well in advance. Secure your support and set yourself up for success.
Why have a Dyslexia Assessment?
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a common neurodevelopmental learning difficulty that affects reading, writing, and spelling. This is not a measure of intelligence but rather reflects unique brain processing of language.
Understanding dyslexia is vital for creating inclusive environments that empower all learners and is a lifelong condition, but with the right support, individuals can develop strategies to manage their challenges effectively.
It often coexists with other conditions such as attention, focus, concentration and motor skills difficulties.
In the UK, dyslexia is defined as, “Dyslexia is a set of processing difficulties that affect the acquisition of reading and spelling. ” The Delphi definition of dyslexia, (2025). Kirby, P., Holden, C., Thompson, P. A., Snowling, M., & Carroll, J. (2025, February 25)
People with dyslexia might struggle with:
Recognising and decoding words | Spelling and Writing | Processing and Remembering Information | Organisation and Sequencing
How Common is Dyslexia in the UK?Dyslexia affects approximately 10% of the UK population, with around 4% experiencing severe difficulties. It is one of the most common learning difficulties, often diagnosed in childhood but sometimes only identified in adulthood. Dyslexia can run in families.
Comments by Clients
“I have no hesitation in recommending DyslexiASK to anybody looking for a Dyslexia assessment. With over 30 years of experience in the Education sector, DyslexiASK Assessor brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. This experience enables a deep understanding and awareness of the unique challenges that dyslexic individuals face“.
“The whole process was highly professional and conducted in a comfortable environment. My daughter was set at ease from the outset. The assessment itself was very thorough, but also mindful of the impact the tests had on my daughter and the assessment was paused for short breaks when required“.
“The subsequent report came through in a timely manner and is extremely detailed. It is clear and very helpful as it highlights where the difficulties lie and provides strategies to aid my daughter both at home and in the school environment. School is now taking the recommendations forward and equipping my daughter with the tools to achieve her full potential”.
“My daughter was recently referred to DyslexiASK for dyslexia diagnosis. I am extremely satisfied with the experience. DyslexiASK is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and understanding throughout the assessment process. She took the time to explain the results in detail and provided us with helpful recommendations for managing my daughter’s dyslexia. I highly recommend seeking a dyslexia diagnosis from a professional for anyone who suspects they may have the condition!”.
“Would highly recommend DyslexiASK. My son described her as “a lovely lady” and his assessment was fun. DyslexiASK was very helpful before the assessment answering any questions I had and after the report came through. The report is very detailed. DyslexiASK offers a fantastic service and she’s been a pleasure to meet“.
“I really look forward to my lessons each week. I enjoy the activities and games. I was having so much fun it never felt like learning. DyslexiASK is more than a tutor; she is a friend!” - I nearly cried when he said the last part!”.
