Dyslexia Assessments in Sheffield
If you are based in Sheffield and are looking for a dyslexia assessment for your child or for yourself, Defining Dyslexia offers both face-to-face and remote assessments to families and individuals across the city and surrounding area.
All assessments are carried out by a PATOSS-registered specialist assessor with fifteen years of experience, and every assessment is followed by a full written report with clear, practical recommendations.
What You Can Expect from a Defining Dyslexia Assessment?
Every assessment is built around you. Here is what makes Defining Dyslexia the right choice for families and individuals across Sheffield.
WHO IT IS FOR?
Assessments are available for primary and secondary school children, adults, and university students. Whether you are seeking clarity after years of uncertainty, preparing for exam access arrangements, or applying for Disabled Students' Allowance, Defining Dyslexia can support you through the process.
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT INVOLVES?
A Defining Dyslexia assessment is a detailed, one-to-one evaluation covering reading, spelling, writing speed, phonological processing, and memory. It is designed to build a clear picture of how you or your child thinks, learns, and processes information. Most assessments take around two to three hours, and shorter split sessions are available where needed. Every assessment concludes with a written report that can be used to support school provision, exam access arrangements, or a university DSA application.
WHY CHOOSE DEFINING DYSLEXIA?
Defining Dyslexia is an independent specialist assessment practice registered with PATOSS, the British Dyslexia Association, and the Dyslexia Guild. Assessments are carried out to the standards set by SASC, the body that governs SpLD assessment quality across the UK. Working independently means the focus is entirely on you or your child, with no waiting lists tied to institutional processes.
Dyslexia Assessments and Local Support in Sheffield
Sheffield has a well-established SEND community with strong local support networks for families navigating the system. The Sheffield SENDIASS service offers free, impartial information and support on matters relating to special educational needs and disability.
Sheffield Parent Carer Forum is an active local network supporting families of children with additional needs across the city. Additionally, the Sheffield Local Offer provides a comprehensive overview of the services and support available to children and young people with SEND across the city.
Useful Local Information
Useful Local Information
- Sheffield SENDIAS – free, impartial SEND advice Floor 1, North Wing, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH Tel: 0114 273 6009 | ssendias@sheffield.gov.uk | sheffieldsendias.org.uk
- Sheffield Parent Carer Forum – local parent carer network St Mary's Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QZ Tel: 0300 321 4721 | enquiries@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk | sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk
- Sheffield Local Offer – local SEND services and provision sheffield.gov.uk/localoffer
E-mail: definingdyslexia@outlook.com
We operate virtually across the UK, providing accessible support wherever you are. For in-person appointments, we serve Sheffield, Peterborough, and the surrounding areas. Contact us to learn more!