What we Offer - Dyslexia Assessments: Remote & UK-Wide, Transparent Pricing, Flexible Appointment Availability
We also operate Face-to-face in Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley & Rotherham, or Peterborough, Stamford & Rutland (and the surrounding areas).
Many people come to Defining Dyslexia after long waits elsewhere, whether that's a school-led process, another provider, or simply months of uncertainty without clear answers. Whether you're looking for a dyslexia test or screener, a full diagnostic assessment, or clarity after years of uncertainty, every assessment is carried out by Mark, a PATOSS-registered specialist assessor with fifteen years of experience, with clearly published pricing and flexible appointment availability.
Whether you're a parent who's been worried for months, an adult looking for long-awaited answers, or a student preparing a DSA application, we're here to help. Face-to-face appointments are available across Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham, and across Peterborough, Stamford, Rutland and the surrounding area, including Market Deeping, Whittlesey and Wisbech, with remote assessments available anywhere in the UK.
Our Services
Many people search for a “dyslexia test” when looking for a full diagnostic dyslexia assessment. At Defining Dyslexia, a full assessment goes significantly beyond a screening test, providing a comprehensive profile and a detailed written report with practical recommendations.
Dyslexia Assessments for Children
A thorough, evidence-based assessment identifying your child's individual learning profile, areas of strength and difficulty, and what support may help. The report includes clear, practical recommendations for home and school.
Dyslexia Assessments for Adults
It is never too late for answers. An adult assessment provides a clear learning profile, practical recommendations and a better understanding of your individual strengths and difficulties.
Assessments for University Students
Preparing a DSA application or needing evidence for exam arrangements? Exploring DSA or support at university? A diagnostic assessment can help you understand your learning profile and provide evidence to support conversations about appropriate adjustments and support.
Online and Remote Assessments
Can't travel or prefer to assess from home? Full diagnostic assessments are available remotely across the UK, with no compromise on quality or rigour.
Support for Schools
Access arrangement testing, SENCo cover, and staff training on JCQ Form 8 and identifying SpLD. Practical, experienced support that fits around your school's needs.
CPD and Training for Educators
Specialist continuing professional development for teachers and SENCos on identifying and supporting dyslexia and other SpLDs. Delivered in-house or remotely, tailored to your setting.
Why Families, Students and Schools Choose Defining Dyslexia?
⭐ APC Registered Specialist
📋 Clear, comprehensive assessment reports
💻 Face-to-face or remote
🤝 Support and guidance beyond the report
👨🏫 Qualified teacher and former SENCo
💷 Transparent pricing
Straightforward,
transparent pricing
Our assessment fees are clearly listed with no hidden costs, with flexible ways to pay available. Visit our pricing page to see costs and payment options.
What Clients Say About Defining Dyslexia
Here’s what some of our clients have to say about their experience working with us.
Customer Review
The dyslexia services and dyslexia support provided by Mark are truly exceptional! He is knowledgeable, supportive, and tailors his approach to individual needs. With innovative teaching strategies and a compassionate manner, Mark empowers individuals to thrive.
Parent of student, aged 11, Sheffield
Customer Review
Mark's focus on early intervention, personalised learning plans, and using technological aids ensures remarkable progress. Although my child did not get a SpLD diagnosis, Mark's analysis supported Oscar to grow in confidence and independence. The support for school and us as parents was exceptional. Highly recommended!
Parent of child, aged 16, Peterborough
Customer Review
Mark supported us with Access Arrangements. His knowledge, friendly approach supported both students and staff. His reasonable fees were also a deciding factor! We are confident he will become part of the furniture.
Secondary School, N E Lincolnshire
Many families and adults who have used Defining Dyslexia choose to share their experience through Google Reviews. If you're considering an assessment, you're welcome to read their feedback and hear about their experience of the process.
What does the
assessment involve?
A dyslexia assessment is often more straightforward than people expect. It begins with a relaxed first conversation, and there is no obligation at that stage. From there we gather a little background, arrange a date that suits you, and carry out a friendly one-to-one session.
Afterwards you receive a clear written report with practical recommendations. We then talk the findings through together, so you are never left to decode a document on your own. Support does not stop there either, since we offer ongoing guidance for home, school and work.
To see what each step looks like in full, visit our dyslexia assessment page.
About Your Assessor
Every Defining Dyslexia assessment is carried out by Mark Wilson, a PATOSS-registered specialist assessor with fifteen years of experience supporting children, young people and adults with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Mark holds an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and works to the standards set by SASC. He is also a qualified teacher and former SENCo, bringing together specialist assessment expertise with a practical understanding of education and SEND.
This means your assessment is about more than identifying dyslexia. It is about understanding what the findings mean in real life and turning them into practical next steps for school, university, work or everyday life.
Explore our Knowledge Centre
Dyslexia raises a lot of questions, and clear answers are not always easy to find. Our Knowledge Centre gathers them in one place. You will find plain, jargon-light articles on assessments, SpLD support and navigating the school system.
New pieces are added often, so it is worth
returning to.
Have a browse whenever you need a straightforward answer.
📚 Related Guides
📚 Still have questions? These articles provide further information that many parents, students and adults find helpful before arranging an assessment.
Ready to take the next step? Get in touch and we will respond within one working day.
E-mail: Mark@definingdyslexia.org
We operate virtually across the UK, providing accessible support wherever you are. For in-person appointments, we serve Sheffield, Peterborough, and the surrounding area. Contact us to learn more!