Assessments available for Children (7-15 inclusive):
Full Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment
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Formal diagnosis (if appropriate)
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In-depth recommendations
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Do not have to be repeated Post-16, as assessor holds an APC
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Guides targets for Individual Education Plans
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Provides evidence for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) applications, if appropriate.
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Provides evidence for Examination Access Arrangements (extra time in exams, for example)
Full Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment with ADHD/Dyspraxia screening
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ADHD/Dyspraxia checklist completed by parent/carer
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Observations added by assessor
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Referral letter with findings given to GP (ADHD/Dyspraxia) for further diagnostic investigation
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Formal diagnosis of dyslexia (if appropriate)
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Recommendations for home and school
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Do not have to be repeated Post-16, as assessor holds an APC
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Guides targets for Individual Education Plans
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Provides evidence for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) applications, if appropriate.
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Provides evidence for Examination Access Arrangements (extra time in exams, for example)
Dyslexia Screening
This takes one to one and a half hours via Zoom. You are provided with a 2-3 page report. Having had the results, if you decide that a full assessment is the best way forward, a £30 discount is given if this is booked within 4 weeks.
Dyscalculia Screening
This takes one to one and a half hours via Zoom using the GL screener, along with working memory tests and an in-depth checklist. This gives an indicator as to whether dyscalculia is present. It is NOT a formal diagnosis.
Supporting your child or young adult during their assessment
We work with many neurodiverse children. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, ASD or sensory processing disorder, we will make sure they are appropriately supported during their assessment. Assessments take around 3 hours, sometimes a little longer if more breaks are needed. There is a rest room with Wifi at Lancing for parents/carers, and easy onsite parking. Children enjoy the assessment (we call it a quiz) and get lots of great stickers!
Adult (16+) Assessments Available
Adult (16+) Dyslexia Assessment
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Diagnosis of dyslexia (if appropriate)
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Formal evidence for the need for Access to Work applications DWP
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Evidence for workplace Needs assessments
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Evidence for Disabled Students' Allowance application (HE DSA) (Student Finance
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Recommendations in full
Adult (16+) Dyslexia Assessment PLUS ADHD OR Dyspraxia/DCD investigation
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Dyspraxia or ADHD investigation with in-depth questionnaire during assessment
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Diagnosis of dyslexia (if appropriate)
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Formal evidence for the need for Access to Work applications DWP
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Evidence for workplace Needs assessments
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Evidence for Disabled Students' Allowance application (HE DSA) (Student Finance
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Recommendations in full
IMPORTANT
Prior to assessment, you will be asked to complete the Adult Rating Scale for ADHD, or a pre-dyspraxia scale. The ADHD and dyspraxia elements will be investigated during the assessment. The findings (put into your dyslexia report) are for work or educational purposes only (and give sufficient evidence for DSA applications). The evidence gathered is to show whether characteristic features of ADHD or Dyspraxia features are present. You cannot use the report to obtain medication from a GP or claim benefits for ADHD or dyspraxia.
Payment
The assessment can be paid for in advance, on the day, or in instalments.
Coast Education Full Diagnostic reports for adults can be used for:
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Disabled Students’ Allowance application
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Application to the government Access to Work Scheme
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Examination Access Arrangements evidence
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Personal development
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In-work support
If you have any questions, please do ask us!
