​Dyscalculia Full Diagnostic Assessment

A comprehensive evaluation designed to identify dyscalculia. The assessment includes a pre-assessment questionnaire, 4 hour testing session, full SASC (SpLD Assessment Standards Committee) and DSA (Disability Student Allowance) compliant diagnostic report (written within 15 working days) and a 30-minute feedback session.

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Many individuals with dyscalculia also struggle with literacy.  Because I hold specialist Level 7 qualifications in both disciplines, I review every client through a dual lens. During a dyscalculia assessment, if I notice underlying indicators of literacy difficulties, I can flag them immediately. This approach offers a holistic, more complete view of the learning profile to better inform next steps.

 

To meet SASC guidelines for a dyscalculia assessment, I need to complete them face to face so these are conducted at my house, in Corston, Bath.  The person being assessed must have had a recent eye test (within the last 12 months).

 

The assessment begins with collecting a range of background information.  Once you have paid the deposit and secured a date through my online booking form, I will send both yourself and the school (if under 18) an online questionnaire to complete so that I can begin to know your child's or your own strengths and areas of challenge.  

 

The assessment comprises a full range of activities.  The areas that are assessed are underlying ability, maths skills, maths computation, working memory, speed of processing and some literacy aspects (spelling and reading).  

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The outcome of an assessment may or may not indicate dyscalculia. Regardless of the outcome, a full written report is provided, offering a detailed understanding of strengths and difficulties along with clear, practical recommendations for home and educational or professional support. The assessment fee relates to the assessment process and report, rather than the confirmation of a diagnosis.

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A joint dyslexia and dyscalculia assessment can be completed if there is also a need to focus on literacy skills.

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Costs​

• Full diagnostic dyscalculia assessment  £630

• Full diagnostic assessment for both dyslexia and dyscalculia £890

• Top-up diagnostic report for dyscalculia if a full dyslexia diagnostic report was completed by an Education Psychologist, Flourishing Minds or Specialist Assessor (with APC) within the last 12 months £430

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A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to confirm a booking and the rest is payable before the day of the assessment.​​

 

Please review my availability and book an assessment.​​​​​​​​

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​​​Maths Difficulties

​​​Many children and adults experience maths-related difficulties.  These can be explained by a variety of factors such as maths related anxiety, inappropriate teaching methods and gaps in education such as from Covid.​

 

Maths difficulties can also arise from cognitive and processing information associated with dyslexia such as language skills, visual-spatial skills, working memory and processing speed.  This means that many individuals with dyslexia also experience difficulties with maths.  ​Dyscalculia  is a specific difficulty that impacts the understanding of numbers.  It can occur on its own or alongside other specific learning difficulties like dyslexia.​​

 

​​​How do I know if a dyscalculia assessment may be needed?​​

Dyscalculia presents differently in each individual, and many children and adults develop strategies to manage their difficulties. However, persistent challenges with numbers, maths and everyday numerical tasks may indicate an underlying specific learning difficulty in mathematics. A dyscalculia assessment may be helpful if you (or your child) experience several of the following:​

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Signs in children and young people

• Ongoing difficulty understanding number concepts or quantity

• Difficulty learning number facts, times tables or basic calculations

• Reliance on fingers or concrete aids well beyond peers

• Confusion with place value, sequencing numbers or telling the time

• Difficulty with mental maths and problem solving

• Anxiety or avoidance around maths lessons or homework

• Low confidence in maths despite effort and support

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Signs in teenagers and adults

• Maths feels overwhelming or effortful, even for everyday tasks

• Difficulty estimating amounts, handling money or managing finances

• Problems with mental arithmetic or remembering numerical information

• Reliance on calculators for simple calculations

• Avoidance of tasks involving numbers at work, university or training

• A feeling of having to “hide” difficulties with maths

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Many adults seek assessment later in life after recognising similar difficulties in their children, or when academic or workplace demands increase.​

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