Hull Dyslexia Assessments, 721 Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull (2026)

03/10/2026

𝗔 𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿.

It should help things finally make more sense.

By the time many families come to me, they've already spent a long time wondering.

Why can they do this, but struggle so much with that?

Why do they understand something one day and find it difficult the next?

Why does something that seems simple take so much effort?

That's why, for me, an assessment isn't simply about looking for dyslexia.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲.

Their strengths.

The areas they find more difficult.

The patterns that emerge.

And what all of that information tells us when we put it together.

A diagnosis can be important.

But so is understanding what that diagnosis actually means for that individual person.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

If you've been through an assessment yourself or with your child, did finally understanding the ‘why’ make a difference?

I'd love to hear your experience.

26/09/2026

"But I've only just told you..."

It's probably a sentence most parents have said at some point.

You give your child a few instructions.

They look like they're listening.

They start doing the first thing...

Then moments later:

"What was I supposed to do next?"

It can be frustrating, especially when you know you've only just explained it.

But what if they genuinely can't remember?

Some children with dyslexia can experience difficulties with short-term verbal memory, which can make holding several pieces of spoken information in their mind difficult.

So something as simple as:

"Go upstairs, get changed, bring your PE kit down and put your shoes by the door"

can actually be a lot of information to hold onto at once.

Breaking instructions into one or two steps at a time can make things much easier to manage.

Writing something down for them to refer back to can help too.

It's a small change.

But imagine the difference between constantly hearing, "I've already told you!" and being given information in a way that's easier for you to remember.

Sometimes a child isn't ignoring an instruction.

They may genuinely have lost part of it.

The more we understand what's behind the behaviour, the better we can support them.

Save this one for later and follow Hull Dyslexia Association for more practical, everyday understanding of dyslexia.

19/09/2026

"Please don't ask me to read out loud..."

Sometimes there's much more behind those words than we realise.

"I don't want to."

It can sound like a child is being difficult.

But what if what they're really thinking is...

"I'm worried I'll get it wrong."

"Everyone else reads faster than me."

"There's a word coming up that I don't know."

For some children with dyslexia, being asked to read aloud can bring a lot of pressure.

Reading speed may be difficult and unfamiliar words can take longer to decode.

Now imagine doing something you already find difficult while the whole class is listening.

Suddenly, "I don't want to" makes a little more sense.

Sometimes avoiding something isn't about a lack of effort.

It can be a child trying to avoid a situation they find genuinely difficult or embarrassing.

And when we understand what's behind the behaviour, we can respond very differently.

Know a parent, teacher or TA who might find this helpful? Share it with them.

Follow Hull Dyslexia Association for more practical, everyday understanding of dyslexia.

12/09/2026

"They knew the answer last night..."

So why couldn't they answer when the teacher asked?

Perhaps you've experienced this with your own child.

You've talked about something at home. They've answered the question before. You're absolutely certain they understand it.

Then they're asked in class...

and their mind goes blank.

For some children with dyslexia, being expected to answer a question on the spot can feel incredibly stressful.

They may need a little more time to process what's been asked, find the information they need and put their answer into words.

That doesn't mean they don't know it.

Give them that extra thinking time and you may get a completely different response.

That's why it's so important that we don't always measure a child's understanding by how quickly they can give us an answer.

Sometimes the knowledge is there.

They just need a little longer to find it.

If you've ever thought, "But I KNOW they know this..." this could be something worth keeping in mind.

Follow Hull Dyslexia Association for more of the everyday signs and experiences of dyslexia that aren't always obvious.

05/09/2026

Why does everything seem to take them so much longer?

Especially when you know they can do it.

You've seen them do it before. You know they understand what's being asked.

But somehow, a piece of work that seems quite straightforward can take them much longer than you'd expect.

And it's easy to start wondering...

Are they distracted?
Are they avoiding it?
Are they just not trying today?

But sometimes, there's more going on.

For a child with dyslexia, completing a task can take longer, even when they completely understand what they're being asked to do.

They may be working incredibly hard just to process the information, organise their thoughts and get those thoughts down.

Taking longer doesn't mean they are less able.

And that's such an important thing for a child to understand too.

Because imagine regularly watching everyone around you finish while you're still working.

Over time, "I need a little longer" can easily start to feel like "I'm not as good at this."

Sometimes a little more time, patience and understanding can make a much bigger difference than we realise.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some of the everyday ways dyslexia can present in the classroom.

Some may be things you've noticed without ever realising there could be a reason behind them.

Follow Hull Dyslexia so you don't miss them.

29/08/2026

The assessment activities might be finished, but our work isn't.

Once the assessment has taken place, we carefully analyse all of the information we've gathered.

This isn't something we rush.

The results need to be considered together so that we can understand your child's individual pattern of strengths and difficulties and make sure the final report accurately reflects what we've found.

We then prepare a detailed written report which explains the findings and includes recommendations to help support your child moving forward.

Once you've received the report, you'll have time to read through it.

And you won't simply be left with a document to make sense of on your own.

We'll arrange a follow-up conversation where we can talk through the findings, explain the recommendations and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Because an assessment isn't just about identifying dyslexia. It's about understanding your child and knowing what to do next.

💬 What part of the dyslexia assessment process would you like Liz to explain in more detail next?

Your questions could help us choose our next Liz Explains topic.

22/08/2026

"Why does a dyslexia assessment take several hours?"

It's a really understandable question.

A dyslexia assessment isn't based on one test or one particular difficulty.

We look at a range of areas, including reading, spelling and writing, alongside things such as memory, processing speed and phonological skills.

Each activity gives us another piece of information.

It's when we bring all of those pieces together that we can begin to understand your child's individual pattern of strengths and difficulties.

And although there's a lot to work through, we don't rush.

There are breaks throughout the assessment and we work at your child's pace. If they need to move around, use a fidget, have a snack or simply take a little time out, that's absolutely fine.

The aim isn't to get through everything as quickly as possible.

It's to build a thorough and accurate picture of how your child learns.

💬 Before reading this, did you realise a dyslexia assessment looked at so many different areas?

15/08/2026

Does getting in touch about dyslexia automatically mean an assessment is the next step?

No.

Before an assessment is arranged, we take time to understand what's been happening.

You'll be asked to provide background information so we can build a picture of your child's development, education and the difficulties you're currently seeing.

We look carefully at this information before deciding whether a full diagnostic assessment is appropriate.

Sometimes, we may feel that another professional or a different type of support would be a more suitable next step.

And if that's the case, we'll tell you.

The aim isn't simply to carry out an assessment.

It's to help you understand what's going on and make sure you're taking the right next step for your child.

💬 Did you know this happens before a dyslexia assessment is booked?

Let us know below. 👇

08/08/2026

One of the questions we're asked most often is:

"What actually happens during a dyslexia assessment?"

For a child who's never had one before, the word assessment can sound a little daunting. Parents often aren't quite sure what their child will be expected to do either.

So we've put together a little look at what you can expect. 👆

An assessment isn't about passing or failing.

It's an opportunity for us to explore different areas of learning and begin to understand your child's individual pattern of strengths and difficulties.

And importantly, we work around the child.

There are breaks, they can move around, use a fidget, have a snack and take the time they need.

Is there something about dyslexia assessments you've always wondered about?

Pop your question in the comments. It might just become our next Liz Explains post.

01/08/2026

Every child sees the world a little differently.

Some children quietly hide how hard they're finding things.

Some work twice as hard just to keep up.

Some begin to believe they're simply "not good enough."

As parents, watching that happen can be heartbreaking.

At Hull Dyslexia, we believe every child deserves to be understood.

Not judged.

Not compared.

Understood.

One parent recently shared words that perfectly capture why we do what we do.

"𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬, 𝐋𝐢𝐳. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡-𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮; 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚’𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬."

That sentence says everything.

When parents understand how their child learns, everything starts to make more sense.

Confidence grows.

Support becomes clearer.

Children begin to realise there isn't anything "wrong" with them.

They simply learn differently.

If you're looking for answers, we're here whenever you're ready to start that conversation.

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