A full diagnostic assessment is suitable for age 7 upwards. This report is an in-depth look at a person's strengths and weaknesses. It addresses underlying ability, literacy attainment and cognitive processing. It consists of a series of activities to show what the child can do and diagnoses dyslexia if it's present.
The verbal feedback straight afterwards is invaluable in explaining the main findings of the assessment and so there should be no surprises when the in-depth written report follows shortly afterwards along with recommendations for moving forwards.
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A screening planning assessment is suitable for children age 6 upwards and can be used instead of a full assessment to start tuition. It will inform our specialist teacher of strengths and weaknesses and outlines long term aims and short term targets. However, a young child can start tuition without any assessment if preferred as placement tests are carried out in the initial lessons.