Coast Education is a family run business with  20 years of  experience of providing assessments to schools, adults, and children. We are passionate about getting you the help you need, for yourself or your child. All assessments are carried out by a professionally qualified and highly experienced assessor with an Assessment Practising Certificate (Patoss), from  the British Dyslexia Association Register.  This means an assessment carried out pre-16 is lifelong, and does not have to be repeated post-16. It is  recognised in education and in the workplace.  Assessment reports adhere to the strict criteria set by SASC, the Specific Learning Difficulties standards setting group. ADHD and DCD screenings for adults are for educational and work purposes. For children, ADHD and DCD/Dyspraxia screenings are for referral purposes (via GP). You can check your assessor's registration on the SASC website. 







 
Ages 7-15 inclusive FULL ASSESSMENTS
Assessments are available face-to-face or via Zoom and carry the same validity.  Assessments via Zoom have mini-breaks built in (suitable for children and adults who need movement breaks). Screenings are via Zoom. Children are given lots of positive encouragement and stickers throughout. Their  favourite teddy or mascot can 'join in' for extra stickers (posted for Zoom assessments). Your assessor has nearly 30 years experience working with children who have dyslexia, ADHD, autism and dyspraxia. 

If you are not sure whether  to book an assessment with ADHD or dyspraxia/DCD screening, please do call us for guidance or complete the  ADHD and/or DCD checklist and return to us for feedback.  A screening gathers in-depth evidence for a medical referral. 

A letter is provided for any school/college absence as it is an 'allowable educational activity.'

Assessments Available: 
  *Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment (DDA)
  *Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment + Maths Score
  *Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment + ADHD and/or           Dyspraxia/DCD screening
  *Dyslexia Screening (discount available if followed by  DDA)
   *Maths Difficulties + Dyscalculia Screening
 
Adult (16+) FULL ASSESSMENTS
Full diagnostic dyslexia assessments with optional ADHD/Dyspraxia screenings are carried out face-to-face or via Zoom. Complete the Adult Rating Scale for ADHD or Dyspraxia/DCD checklist and return to us for guidance about the need for in depth screening if you are unsure. (Click the link and scroll down the page). ADHD and DCD elements provide evidence for work and educational purposes and can be used to provided evidence for Access to Work and Disabled Students' Allowance. 

Screenings
Dyslexia and Dyscalculia screenings are via Zoom. Payment is due in full at booking. 
Payment 
Full assessments: You will be asked to pay a small deposit upon booking. You will then receive an invoice around the time of your assessment for 'payment in person' via BACS (assessment fee minus the deposit). If you prefer to pay the balance via card, please let us know.  
Cost of Living: payments can be made in instalments in a way that suits you, once you have your invoice. Always quote your invoice number when making a payment.  If you feel you might qualify for financial support, ask us about charities that may be able to help.