This is the initial process in identifying whether or not a child may have dyslexia or dyscalculia. A screening will identify possible indicators and estimate whether an individual is ‘at risk’ of having dyslexia or dyscalculia.
All of our children’s screening services are facilitated by a qualified specialist assessor.
Not only will the screening provide a useful insight into areas of difficulty and strengths it will also include a follow up report from the assessor within 2 weeks of the screening date.
Specialist one-to-one dyslexia screening for children
The Dyslexia Association provides children’s one-to-one specialist screening tests which can be completed at our office, at school or online.
What is a screening test?
A screening test can provide an indication of whether a child is at risk of dyslexia.
Who is it for?
The test is suitable for children aged 6 to 16.
Where does it take place?
A screening usually take place at our office in Nottingham, however it may be possible to provide the screening appointment in the child’s school if they are located within the East Midlands area.
Remotely via an online platform with a qualified assessor.
How much does it cost?
A children’s one-to-one specialist dyslexia screening costs £95 (plus travel if the screening is outside of our office)
What happens after submitting a request for a children’s one-to-one screening?
You will be contacted by one of our operations team to take payment and arrange an appointment.
Please note that we require payment in advance of the appointment taking place.
How long is the appointment for?
Please allow up to 2 hours for the screening appointment.
What does the screening test comprise of?
We use the Dyslexia Screener by GL Assessment. The screening is comprised of six tests which cover three areas in ability, attainment and diagnostics. In addition to this, our assessor will ask your child to complete a 10 minute free-writing exercise which provides additional evidence.
What happens next?
Feedback will be provided by the specialist assessor on completion of the screening test and you will be provided with a report within 2 weeks of the appointment, which details the outcome of the screening.
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Specialist one-to-one dyscalculia screening for children
The Dyslexia Association provides children’s one-to-one specialist dyscalculia screening which can be completed at our office or remotely.
What is a screening test?
A screening test can provide an indication of whether a child is at risk of dyscalculia.
We have two screeners available.
Option A (Face to Face or Remote Delivery): A detailed checklist and informal activities in areas of mathematics known to be good indicators of dyscalculic difficulties. The screener is administered by a dyscalculia specialist, who also considers background information (for example, any difficulties your child may be experiencing in school).
Option B (Face to Face Only, Nottingham): Completion of three scored activities in areas of mathematics known to be good indicators of dyscalculic difficulties. Your scores are used to give an indication of whether you are at risk of dyscalculia. The test is administered by a specialist assessor who also considers background information (for example, any difficulties you may be experiencing in school).
Who is it for?
These tests are suitable for children aged 6 to 17 years.
Option A: Suitable for children aged 11 to 17 years.
Option B: Suitable for children aged 6 to 17 years.
Where does it take place?
Option A: This screener can take place face-to-face (in our centre in Nottingham) or via an online platform.
Option B: This assessment can only be administered face-to-face in our centre in Nottingham.
How much does it cost?
A children’s one-to-one specialist dyscalculia screening costs £95.
What happens after submitting a request for a children’s one-to-one screening?
You will be contacted by one of our operations team to take payment and confirm an appointment.
Please note that we require payment in advance of the appointment taking place.
How long is the appointment for?
Please allow up to 1.5 hours for the screening appointment.
What happens next?
You will be provided with a report which details the outcome of the screening within 2 weeks.
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