Jo Manning Dyslexia Assessment and Screening

If you’re looking into a dyslexia assessment, make sure your assessor has a current APC. This BDA‑awarded certificate confirms they are fully qualified to carry out diagnostic assessments to the highest standard.

I’m also accredited with AMBDA, which recognises specialist training in teaching and supporting learners with dyslexia.

Both accreditations are awarded by the British Dyslexia Association, giving families confidence that assessments are thorough, accurate, and professionally recognised.

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✏️ Thinking about a Dyslexia Assessment? August appointments now available

Early booking means there’s plenty of time to gather information from school and build a complete picture of how your child learns.

An August assessment also ensures your child begins September with:

• A full diagnostic report
• Clear, practical recommendations for school
• Strategies tailored to their strengths
• A confidence boost from understanding how they learn

If you’d like to secure an August slot, please message me or contact me via my website.

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A‑B‑D Strategy for Supporting Dyslexic Readers
A – Adjust the Environment
Small tweaks make a big difference. Reduce visual clutter, use a bookmark or reading window, and choose dyslexia‑friendly fonts or coloured backgrounds to ease visual load.

B – Break It Down
Chunk reading into short, manageable steps. Try “read one sentence → pause → check understanding.” Little-and-often beats long, tiring sessions every time.

D – Do It Together
Shared reading builds confidence. Echo reading, paired reading, or taking turns helps children hear fluent reading before trying it themselves — and keeps the experience positive.

Echo Reading Strategy
You read a sentence, then your child echoes it back.
It removes the pressure of “getting stuck” and lets them hear fluent reading before trying it themselves. This simple routine builds confidence, rhythm and a lovely sense of success.

If your child is finding reading or spelling harder than expected, you’re not alone.
A dyslexia screening or full assessment can help you understand their strengths and needs — and open the door to the right support. For more information go to:

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Is your child finding reading, spelling or writing harder than expected?
As we move towards the end of the school year, many parents begin to notice that learning still feels more effortful than it should.

A dyslexia assessment can help you understand why things feel challenging and what will make learning easier.
My assessments are child‑friendly, strengths‑based and designed to give clear, practical recommendations that schools can put in place straight away.

If you’d like to chat about whether an assessment might help your child, feel free to get in touch.

Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol Area | Jo Manning Dyslexia Services Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol and surrounding areas Jo Manning is a qualified and experienced Dyslexia assessor and teacher with more than 25 years of experience working with Special Educational Needs, holding an approved qualification and a current Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment....

Is your child finding reading or spelling harder than expected? Early screening (ages 6–8) can help you understand why things feel effortful and what will make learning easier. A gentle, child friendly screening can highlight strengths, identify areas needing support, and give you clear next steps for school. If you’d like to chat about whether screening might help your child, feel free to get in touch.

Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol Area | Jo Manning Dyslexia Services Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol and surrounding areas Jo Manning is a qualified and experienced Dyslexia assessor and teacher with more than 25 years of experience working with Special Educational Needs, holding an approved qualification and a current Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment....

If your child is in KS2, KS3 or KS4 and reading, spelling or writing still feel like a struggle, a full dyslexia assessment can provide clarity, confidence and practical recommendations that school can put in place straight away. Assessments completed in the summer term mean support is ready for September.

Parent Feedback (shared with permission)
“I recently received my child’s dyslexia report and was so impressed by how clearly everything was explained. The assessment has given us a much better understanding of how to support them moving forward.
My child really enjoyed the session and felt completely safe, comfortable, and well looked after throughout.
I’m very grateful for the expert care and kind manner shown.”

If you would like to book an assessment for your child, or if you’d simply like more information, you’re welcome to contact me via message or through my website.

Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol Area | Jo Manning Dyslexia Services Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol and surrounding areas Jo Manning is a qualified and experienced Dyslexia assessor and teacher with more than 25 years of experience working with Special Educational Needs, holding an approved qualification and a current Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment....

Early Screening (Under 8s)
Is your child under 8 and finding reading or spelling harder than expected?
A gentle dyslexia screening can offer early insight into how they learn — without labels or pressure.
Small adjustments now can make a big difference to confidence.

Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol Area | Jo Manning Dyslexia Services Dyslexia Assessment in Bristol and surrounding areas Jo Manning is a qualified and experienced Dyslexia assessor and teacher with more than 25 years of experience working with Special Educational Needs, holding an approved qualification and a current Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment....