Age Range
Children, young people, students and adults
Description
Solent Dyslexia Services is based in Southampton and provides assessment for dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties/differences across the Solent area.
For Southampton, local context matters: Southampton families often need dyslexia and SpLD reports that can support Hampshire schools, university support, DSA, exam access and workplace adjustments across the Solent area. 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
Southampton / Solent area
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
Assessment of dyslexia and SpLDs including dyspraxia, reading comprehension, word reading, spelling, visual processing, phonological processing, working memory, handwriting speed and written expression
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
Southampton / Solent area