Assessment Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Book your assessment online, or contact us if you prefer by phone or email.
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You will be sent assessment questionnaires, vision checklist and a checklist. For remote assessments, you will also receive a remote agreement.
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Please return to us via email, if possible. For children, the school part can be given to us AFTER assessment as not all schools complete it by the time of the assessment. Bring relevant supporting paperwork (for example, screenings, medical assessment reports, other diagnoses, school reports, if relevant) to the assessment. Remote assessment paperwork should be sent to office@coast-education.co.uk
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IMPORTANT: To ensure that results are valid, make sure the person being assessed has had a vision test within the last two years.
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It is important to get possible visual processing difficulties addressed before an assessment, if possible. Visual processing does not relate directly to the type of vision assessed by an optician. (For guidance, see the visual checklist responses. If you need further guidance, please contact us.
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After assessment, your report will be written up and then audited by a professionally qualified colleague for verification. The time-scale for your report will be stated on your invoice (this varies slightly depending upon the time of year ). The full diagnostic assessment, carried out face-to-face or remotely is valid post-16 and can be used for University (see SFE) and Access to Work applications (see Gov.uk)
EXTRA INFORMATION
Your Assessor and qualification verification
All diagnostic assessments are carried out by a professionally qualified and very experienced assessor, registered with Patoss and the British Dyslexia Association. This means that a Full Diagnostic Assessment Diagnosis, if given, can be used at any age, and does not have to be repeated post-16. Assessors have an up-to-date enhanced DBS which can be checked online at request, are fully insured and registered data controllers. All clients are provided with a letter for school (for absence as an 'allowable educational activity').
Assessment Information
Face-to-Face OR Virtual Full Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment (ages 7-15 inclusive) (FORMAL DIAGNOSIS)/ Dyslexia + ADHD / DCD Screening or Maths test)
This is a full diagnostic assessment. It takes approximately three hours, sometimes slightly longer for more complex profiles. You may be asked to complete ADHD or dyspraxia screening questionnaires if, after assessment, this seems appropriate. You can request these before the assessment if you have concerns about ADHD or dyspraxia. GP referral letters will be provided if appropriate (as part of a Dyslexia/ADHD/DCD screening assessment). If scores and evidence show that an EHC needs assessment should be applied for, this will be stated.
The comprehensive report contains a diagnosis and extensive recommendations for home and school. All tests are standardised so results can be compared to peers.
A diagnostic assessment measures three areas:
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ability (IQ) (verbal and non-verbal)
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cognitive functions which are linked to dyslexia (such as phonological processing, working memory)
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word reading, text reading, spelling, writing, comprehension.
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Other tests and/or questionnaires are added for DCD/Dyspraxia/ADHD/Maths components if booked.
Face-to-Face or Virtual full Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment for 16+. (FORMAL DIAGNOSIS)
This is similar to a 7-15 assessment (see above) but adapted for adult students. It is suitable for Disabled Students' Allowance submission to Student Finance England or the DWP Access to Work scheme.
If you are concerned about ADHD or DCD, you can request an initial screener, free of charge. If the results of this suggest it is appropriate, you may wish for further investigation via a dyslexia assessment with ADHD OR DCD/dyspraxia investigation and diagnostic interview. The information can be used for Disabled Students' Allowance applications .or Access to Work applications. Please note that the assessor can conclude that you have 'characteristics consistent' with DCD or ADHD, but cannot make a formal diagnosis or prescribe medication. For medical investigation, you will receive a referral letter to a GP. You could follow the Right to Choose route.
The Dyslexia Screening Assessment VIRTUAL ONLY (VIA ZOOM)
A screening assessment takes one and a half hours and gives a good indication as to whether dyslexia is likely to be present. An adult needs to be available to work with a younger child. If the results suggest that further assessment would be highly likely to result in a diagnosis, you can then choose whether or not to proceed to a Full Assessment. Please note that a screening assessment does not give a formal diagnosis. A £30 discount will be given from a full assessment if this is booked within one month of the screening.
The Dyscalculia Screening Assessment VIRTUAL ONLY (VIA ZOOM)
A screening assessment takes one and a half hours and gives a good indication as to whether dyscalculia is likely to be present. An adult needs to be available to work with a younger child. The screening tests for cognitive differences linked to dyscalculia, as well as exploring working memory and maths skills.
Please note that a screening assessment does not give a formal diagnosis.
Access Arrangements Form 8. (This is added to a full dyslexia assessment upon request).
This is for students in Years 9 or 10. You MUST speak to your child's school before requesting this. They MUST complete part of Form 8 before the assessment takes place if you wish any appropriate qualifying results to be submitted for Examination Access Arrangements (exam concessions). They must also agree to accept the assessor as an external assessor. Please tell the school that your assessor holds a Patoss APC (Current) and carries out assessments for schools. The assessor's qualifications, DBS and ID will be sent to the school direct, for them to hold on file for JCQ inspection. Form 8 Fee £45
Letters
Letters for employers, schools, DVLA or educational establishments are available upon request (which relate to
an assessment you have had with us). Letter fees depend upon background information that needs to be included. This is charged at £150 per hour needed for reading supporting documents, drafting and writing.
To book, please visit the online booking page.
If you require paper copies of questionnaires, contact