Dyscalculia is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers which can lead to a diverse range of difficulties with mathematics.  It will be unexpected in relation to age, level of education and experience and occurs across all ages and abilities (British Dyslexia Association, Dyscalculia definition, 2019).

Formal identification of dyscalculia is gained through an assessment.  Should a diagnosis be made, it will support the individual, educational setting, or workplace to understand any difficulties and identify recommendations on how to support these areas. 

Full diagnostic assessments take approximately 3 to 4 hours and are usually carried out at our setting (alternative arrangements can be discussed).  Rest breaks and movement breaks will be incorporated into the assessment period.

Prior to the assessment, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and where applicable, additional questionnaires may require completion by educational settings.  

On the day of assessment, the assessee will initially be put at ease.  Once the assessee is ready to begin, they will take part in a number of short assessments relating to their underlying ability, memory, processing speed, math reasoning, problem-solving and timed/untimed measures of arithmetic.    All assessment tests used are standardised and follow the strict guidance of the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC).   

As an assessor with a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), assessment reports may be used as evidence for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) when applying to University. 

Full diagnostic dyscalculia assessments (including report) £600
Combined dyscalculia and dyslexia assessments £750