Clarity Assessment

Fair doesn’t always mean the same.

I carry out accredited dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments that clarify what adjustments you need-extra time, assistive tech, or different ways to show knowledge-so barriers are removed, not advantages given.
Have questions about adjustments or assessments? Ask below - I’ll reply.

If you or someone you care for struggles with reading or number work, visual difficulties can be part of the picture. I’ve written an article explaining why both dyslexia and visual processing should be explored (separately), which professionals assess each area, and how a holistic assessment can help clarify next steps.

Read the full article: https://www.clarityassessment.org/post/visual-difficulties-and-dyslexia-why-both-need-exploring-and-why-different-professionals-assess-t 💡📘

Have questions about assessments in Caversham, Oxfordshire or Berkshire? Ask below or message me.

Many people are surprised by how relaxed a dyslexia or dyscalculia assessment can feel.

Today we used my ‘traffic lights’ to discuss what feels easy, tricky and somewhere in between – because the individual’s voice is key in the process.

Looking beyond the scores to understand the whole child. 🧠

Dyslexia isn't just about difficulties—it's also about strengths. 🧩

Many people with dyslexia are strong visual thinkers. They often excel at recognising patterns, understanding the "big picture" and solving problems in creative ways.

These strengths don't replace the challenges of dyslexia, but they remind us that a different way of learning can also bring a different way of thinking.

Every dyslexic profile is unique. Identifying both strengths and areas of difficulty is an important part of a high-quality assessment.

Because understanding learning isn't just about finding what's hard—it's about recognising what someone does brilliantly too.

The right support starts with understanding the whole learner. 💙

A dyslexia diagnosis doesn't expire.

While your needs may change over time, a diagnostic assessment can continue to provide valuable evidence when requesting support at different stages of life.

Which spelling looked right?

For many people, their brain recognises familiar letter patterns almost instantly.

This skill is called orthographic processing. It helps us build a mental store of what words look like, making reading and spelling more fluent and automatic.

For many people with dyslexia, this process is less automatic. They may know the word, but still find it difficult to remember the correct sequence of letters when reading or spelling.

That's why dyslexia isn't just about sounding words out—it's also about how the brain stores and retrieves written words.

The right support starts with understanding the difficulty. 💙

Starting university next September? 🎓

If you have dyslexia and received access arrangements at school or college, it's worth checking whether your evidence will meet your university's requirements.

Access arrangements don't automatically transfer to higher education. Universities will usually need appropriate diagnostic evidence before they can put reasonable adjustments in place or support an application for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).

Planning ahead now can help ensure the support you need is ready from the start of your course.

Know someone starting university next September? Share this post with them. 💙