This ‘Neurodevelopmental Assessment’ allows a wide lens in looking at potential neurodiversity. This involves a battery of carefully selected assessments based on your consultation and background information. From this you will be given a clear report which illustrates in your child’s abilities, underlying difficulties and how this may manifest in the classroom.

Each assessment process is uniquely tailored to each child. Areas may include: processing, memory, verbal/non verbal ability, phonics, attention, executive function, language, reading, handwriting, spelling, procedural maths, linguistic maths, maths semantics and aspects of working speed. Information regarding social, emotional, sensory and physical can be collected through observation and questionnaires (often when there is a question over ADHD & Autism). If a specific condition appears to be present within this assessment, this will be discussed with you and further diagnostic assessment signpostedcif this is desired.

If you have concerns about progress in literacy or maths specifically, then a dyslexia or dyscalculia screener can be arranged. Screeners are quicker to administer and can be carried out at a lower price than full diagnostic assessments, which may suit you if you are not certain about diagnosis. A visual stress screener can also be carried out in the same session if this is a concern.

*Screeners can be combined together or with Neurodevelopmental assessments at a bundled price (enquire for a quote).

Access Arrangements Assessments look at areas of processing and working speed to ascertain if a pupil requires additional time in exams (usually 25%) alongside other adaptations such as a reader, word processor, quiet room or rest breaks. The assessments are based on guidance provided by the JCQ (joint council for qualifications).

Assessment reports for Access Arrangements are mainly used for GCSE and A-Level exams but can also be considered for SATs and Independent School exams such as ISEB.

*Can be included in neurodevelopmental assessment. School prices for multiple pupils can be discussed on enquiry.

Knowing where to start with your child’s needs can be very overwhelming. There are so many services and acronyms to get your head around, you can feel lost. As an experienced SENDCo trained in level 3 SEND law, I can offer you guidance on dealing with your child’s school, getting seen by your county services team and securing funding through an EHCP if needed. I am able to help you with your paperwork, talk to your school and refer your child to the right place based on your location, timescale and budget. I can also attend EHCP/school meetings with you as your advocate. Support can also be given for future schools such as school liaison, CAT testing and entrance test preparation.

For new clients, the initial 30-minute consultation is free of charge.

As a BDA Level 7 Specialist Teacher, I can address specific target areas identified in private assessments, school reports or NHS reports.I ensure that 1:1 lessons are tailored exactly to your child’s needs; be that dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism, PDA, dyspraxia and more. Sessions can be booked after an assessment or without. Many parents choose to have rolling tutoring but a set block can also be designed for a specific outcome (e.g. an exam or holiday period).

As each block of sessions is unique to each child; prices are quoted taking into account: session complexity, distance travelled, age of pupil and resources needed. In many cases, sessions can be delivered easily online and can be 45 minutes or 1 hour depending on needs. It is also possible for a block of session plans to be created by Sussex Neurodiversity Practice for delivery by your child’s current tutor.

Year 1 - Year 6 specialist lessons
£45 for 45 mins
£50 for 60 mins
Year 7 - Year 11 specialist lessons
£50 per 45 mins
£55 per 60 mins
Higher Education Skills Course
£200 for 2×75 mins

Find me on the BDA verified tutors list. https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/tutor-list/search .

The Sussex Neurodiversity Practice can also offer consultancy to schools through services such as observations, room assessments, behaviour management advice, EHCP advice, disability legislation, access arrangements and assessments for SpLD. 1:1 sessions and groups can also be arranged to take place in school as part of a child’s support plan.

Full or half day CPD training can also be booked and bespokely tailored to your setting’s needs. Popular topics are: Managing a Neurodiverse School, Autism/ADHD and Behaviour Management, Autism/ADHD and Literacy, Dyslexic-Specific Teaching, Safeguarding for Neurodiversity, and Processing Difficulties and Anxiety. Please enquire for other focus areas.

For new clients, the first hour of consultancy is offered free of charge.