Assessments

Full Diagnostic Assessment Package (Face-to-face)

Call 07732 993197

Assessments

Full Diagnostic Assessment Package (Face-to-face)

Call 07732 993197

Dyslexia Assessment Package for 8-16yr olds

A free, detailed initial telephone consultation with a parent/guardian before the assessment to better understand each individual's strengths and difficulties they are experiencing.
Completion of detailed questionnaires by both home and school.
Comprehensive assessment lasting 3 hours.
Detailed report highlighting a student's strengths and areas for development.
Individual recommendations to support the student, school/college and home moving forward. This may include referrals to other professionals for further investigation.
Personalised support throughout the assessment process, either by phone or email.
Follow-up Zoom meeting/phone call of up to 40 minutes to discuss the report and answer any questions.
This full assessment package costs £550. Even when dyslexia is not diagnosed, reports provide individual recommendations and important next steps to ensure the student has the best support.

The assessment fee can be paid in three instalments for each stage (deposit, payment before assessment, then a payment for the report) allowing you to spread the cost rather than paying the full amount upfront.

The Assessment Day

On the day of the assessment, a range of tasks are completed, designed to build a picture of:

Expressive and Receptive Language
Cognitive Skills (including processing speed, working memory)
Phonological Skills
Academic Skills (including reading, writing and spelling)

The assessment will determine whether the individual meets the criteria for a formal diagnosis based on the Delphi Definition (2025).

Assessments can take place in the individual's school, subject to the school’s permission and access to an appropriate room. For some, this offers an excellent alternative to attending a centre, as they feel more comfortable in their daily surroundings.

Alternatively, this can take place at a venue in Ramsgate, with ample parking and an area for the parent/guardian to wait, if preferred.

The Delphi Definition of Dyslexia (2025)

Area	Definition
Nature	The nature and developmental trajectory of dyslexia depend on multiple genetic and environmental influences.
Manifestation	Dyslexia is a set of processing difficulties that affect the acquisition of reading and spelling. The most commonly observed cognitive impairment in dyslexia is a difficulty in phonological processing (i.e. in phonological awareness, phonological processing speed or phonological memory). However, phonological difficulties do not fully explain the variability that is observed. Working memory, processing speed and orthographic skills can contribute to the impact of dyslexia.
Impact	In dyslexia, some or all aspects of literacy attainment are weak in relation to age, standard teaching and instruction, and level of other attainments. Across languages and age groups, difficulties in reading and spelling fluency are key markers of dyslexia.
Variance and co-occurrence	Dyslexic difficulties exist on a continuum and can be experienced to various degrees of severity. Dyslexia can affect the acquisition of other skills, such as mathematics, reading comprehension or learning another language. Dyslexia frequently co-occurs with one or more other developmental difficulties, including developmental language disorder, dyscalculia, ADHD, and developmental coordination disorder.

The relevant statements from the Delphi Study (Carroll et al., 2025, p. 8, Table 2) have been grouped for clarity.

Further Information

Carroll, J. M., Holden, C., Kirby, P., Thompson, P. A., Snowling, M. J. and Dyslexia Delphi Panel (2025). Toward a consensus on dyslexia: findings from a Delphi study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

Further information can also be found on the British Dyslexia Association website.

Testimonials

Parent

Year 9 Pupil

★★★★★

Thanet Dyslexia Services have provided an exemplary service throughout the Dyslexia assessment. They explained the process and cost clearly in advance, and the face-to-face tests were extremely thorough, carried out with care and compassion for my child, who has communication challenges. There were plenty of breaks to ensure that it was not overwhelming. The report was very detailed and clearly explained the basis for the conclusions, with practical recommendations for the school to implement. All in all, a highly professional and excellent service; I would not hesitate to recommend Thanet Dyslexia Services to others.

Parent

Year 7 Pupil

★★★★★

My daughter found the assessment to be incredibly relaxed with breaks throughout. Jennifer was so patient, and she adapted the assessment to my daughter's pace, which put her at ease. The report was extremely clear and thorough, with a high level of detail, practical tips and recommendations to aid in moving forward. I cannot recommend the service highly enough.

Parent

Year 5 Pupil

★★★★★

Jennifer is simply amazing. The assessment for my son was carried out in a relaxed and peaceful environment, meaning he felt comfortable throughout. The feedback was in-depth and knowledgeable, with recommendations for ongoing support, which was extremely helpful.

Parent

Year 6 Pupil

★★★★★

From our first conversation with Jennifer, I felt reassured that she really understood our son and his needs. The assessment was carried out in familiar, comfortable surroundings, and he was immediately put at ease, which made the whole experience really positive. The report was incredibly useful, giving us a much better understanding of how he learns, along with clear, practical recommendations that we could use both at home and at school. The service was supportive, personal, and professional, and I genuinely feel the assessment helped open up our son's world.