We offer full diagnostic assessments for specific learning difficulties, along with follow-up training and advice sessions.
These can take place either online, in schools, or at home for children aged 8 to 15.
Price: £500*
*Prices are starting rates and may vary depending on preparation requirements and travel time. Any additional expenses or travel costs will be discussed and agreed upon in advance.
At EdApt Education, we offer full diagnostic assessments to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses, literacy attainment, barriers to learning, and whether a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia is present.
Our dyslexia assessments are comprehensive, evidence-based, and conducted in line with the standards of the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC).
Dyscalculia assessments are currently in development and will be available soon.
A diagnostic assessment will:
Establish whether the learner meets the criteria for dyslexia.
Identify other potential specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) — such as ADHD, DCD (dyspraxia), or dyscalculia — and provide guidance for onward referral if appropriate.
Highlight cognitive strengths that can be used to support learning.
Identify barriers to progress and effective teaching strategies.
A detailed report is provided within two weeks of the assessment. This includes:
Standardised test scores and analysis
A clear diagnostic decision
Guidance for referral where necessary
A full set of tailored recommendations for home and school
All reports meet SASC standards and are recognised for educational support, including Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) in higher education, where applicable. Reports remain valid for the learner’s lifetime.
A diagnostic assessment is not simply about applying a label — it is about understanding the why behind a learner’s difficulties and identifying practical ways forward.
The purpose is to:
Support and equip the learner, parents/carers, and school staff.
Identify the underlying reasons for learning challenges.
Provide strategies and recommendations that help unlock the learner’s potential.
Enable schools and families to provide targeted support and intervention.
In person across the North West of England
In the Middle East
Remotely online, allowing for international access to high-quality assessment wherever you are based.
Each assessment lasts approximately three hours and is typically carried out over one morning or two shorter sessions, depending on the learner’s needs.
Before the assessment, background information is gathered to inform the process. This may include:
Early development and educational history
Family background
Evidence of previous interventions and their impact
Feedback from parents, school staff, and the learner
During the assessment, a range of standardised tests are used to build a complete cognitive and literacy profile. The process is child-centred, flexible, and designed to ensure each learner feels comfortable and confident — using familiar strategies such as rest breaks, visual timetables, or reward systems when appropriate.
After the assessment, you will have the opportunity to book a follow-up meeting (in person or online) to discuss the results, recommendations, and next steps. This helps ensure that findings are clearly understood and effectively implemented both at home and in school.
A full written report is issued within two weeks of the assessment.
A follow-up meeting (in person or online) is offered to discuss the findings and next steps — ideally involving the school to ensure joined-up support.
If you are unsure whether a full diagnostic assessment is needed, I also offer consultation sessions to discuss concerns, explore next steps, and provide initial advice. Please contact me to arrange a convenient time.
If you would like to book a diagnostic assessment, please get in touch via the Contact page.
Appointments can be arranged in person in the North West of England, across the Middle East, or online