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What happens in an adult dyslexia assessment?
A plain guide to what to expect on the day, how long it takes and what the report will tell you.
SAMPLE CONTENT: replace before publishing. A dyslexia assessment looks at how you learn, so you understand your strengths and the areas you find harder.
Before the assessment
You will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire about your education, work and any difficulties you have noticed. This helps Dana plan the session around you.
On the day
The assessment uses standardised tests of reading, spelling, writing, memory and processing speed. There are breaks, and there are no trick questions.
Your report
A detailed report is sent within three weeks. It explains the findings in plain language and includes recommendations for study or the workplace.
Written by
Dana Murphy-Francis
Specialist Assessor and Speech and Language Therapist
Level 7 APC registered specialist assessor. HCPC registered speech and language therapist.
Dana has over 12 years' experience assessing and working with children, students and adults. Dana joined the Dyslexia Centre in London in 2013 and now runs Dyslexia South on the South Coast.
