Age Range
Children and adults
Description
Dyslexia First covers Liverpool, Merseyside, Manchester and the wider North West for children and adults.
For Liverpool, local context matters: Liverpool families often need dyslexia assessment options that work across Merseyside schools, colleges, DSA routes, workplace support and exam access arrangements. Families and adults should confirm whether the assessor holds an Assessment Practising Certificate or appropriate psychologist registration, whether the report follows SASC guidance, and whether it will be accepted for school, college, university, workplace, DSA, Access to Work or exam-access purposes.
Category
Location
Online / In-person
North West / Liverpool / Merseyside
Typical Wait Time
Provider to confirm current dyslexia assessment wait time
Fees / Price Range
Provider to confirm assessment, report, travel and access-arrangements fees
Assessment Tools / Approach
Dyslexia assessment, DSA and exam access arrangements
Self-referral Accepted
Parents, adults, schools, colleges, universities or employers can enquire; confirm referral route with provider
Written Report Included
Written diagnostic or screening report usually available; confirm whether it is suitable for school, DSA, Access to Work or exam access before booking
Post-diagnosis Support
Feedback, literacy recommendations, school/work adjustments, exam-access guidance or specialist teaching signposting where offered
Sensory Needs Support
Can consider reading, spelling, phonological awareness, working memory, processing speed, handwriting, visual stress and co-occurring SpLD/ADHD indicators where in scope
Daily Living Skills
Reading, spelling, writing, organisation, processing speed, study skills, confidence and everyday learning/work routines
School Support
Recommendations may support school, college, university, workplace, exam access, SEND/ASN/ALN/SEN or reasonable-adjustment planning; confirm report scope with provider
Home / School Visits
North West / Liverpool / Merseyside