Assessment of
Literacy-Related
Difficulties

Looking for a dyslexia assessment in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Renfrew? I offer professional, personalised dyslexia assessments to help individuals understand how they learn, process information and work most effectively. Assessments can also identify characteristics associated with ADHD.

Whether you are studying, working or simply looking for answers, my reports provide clear recommendations to help you access appropriate educational support and reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

Services

Consultation

During the initial consultation, we will discuss your reasons for seeking a dyslexia assessment and any questions you may have about the process. Relevant background information will be requested to help build an understanding of your learning history, strengths and areas of difficulty.

Educational Assessments

The dyslexia assessments explore a range of cognitive abilities to identify individual learning strengths and challenges. Standardised literacy and attainment tests assess reading, writing and spelling skills, helping to explain how underlying cognitive difficulties may affect literacy development and information processing.

Together, these provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's learning profile and support needs.

Diagnostic Report

The diagnostic report will provide detailed, personalised recommendations to support learning in education and employment. This includes tailored study strategies, effective teaching approaches, additional learning support or reasonable workplace adjustments. The diagnostic report can also provide supporting evidence for applications for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), where students can access funding for additional study-related costs arising from their learning difficulties. Recommendations are tailored to individual strengths and needs, helping educators and employers provide appropriate support.

About Me...

After graduating with a degree in Psychology, I completed a 1 year Postgraduate Certificate in Education. It was my intention to follow this path to become an Educational Psychologist but I fell in love with teaching. I taught in Primary schools in Scotland for a number of years before moving overseas. In Singapore, I worked within the Learning Support Department, teaching children with a variety of specific learning difficulties within a small group setting. As a result, I have experience teaching children with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Dyscalculia and Dyslexia.

I completed a Diploma in Specialist Dyslexia Education in order to help young people with literacy difficulties and dyslexia develop the skills to access all areas of the curriculum with confidence. Through this accredited course I am now able to deliver an individualised programme, specific to the needs of each learner. It is delivered in a highly structured, cumulative and multi-sensory way that promotes learner independence and maximises learning potential.

Following this, I completed a Level 7 Assessment course and received my Assessment Practising Certificate which allows me to assess for literacy-related difficulties and Dyslexia. I am a Member of the Dyslexia Guild and registered with Dyslexia Scotland.

EDUCATION

Name: Edinburgh Dyslexia Services
Telephone: 07478331097

1995-1999

BSC Psychology

University of Glasgow

1999-2000

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

2016-2018

Diploma in Specialist Dyslexia Education

*Distinction

University of Middlesex

2021-2022

Level 7 Assessment in Literacy-Related Difficulties

*Distinction

University of Middlesex

Meet your Assessor

Testimonials

As an adult seeking a dyslexia diagnosis, I was apprehensive about who to go to. I am generally quite an anxious person, but I found Louise easy to communicate with from our very first interaction. She was transparent about the pricing of the appointments, which was incredibly helpful, as it removed any additional stress.

I would recommend Louise to anyone seeking a diagnosis for themselves or for their child. She is a very kind, genuine, and supportive person.

Do you think you might need an assessment?

Reading and re-reading information
Difficulty taking notes during lectures or in meetings
Needing extra time in exams:
Difficulty processing information or instructions
Do you forget instructions or struggle to hold several pieces of information in mind?
Struggling with concentration when reading, studying or completing assignments?
Taking longer to complete assignments
Difficulty organising your thoughts, structuring essays or written answers?
Difficulty remembering what you've studied
Problems with time management and organisation
Feeling that your academic performance doesn't reflect your ability

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a learning difference that primarily affects accurate and fluent reading and writing. It is a hereditary, neurodevelopmental condition that exists in all cultures and abilities.

Individuals with dyslexia will have many strengths as well as specific difficulties. Analysing the strengths within a learning profile is the first step in designing a programme of intervention.

Some examples of possible strengths and challenges .....

Strengths:

creativity

visual thinking

verbal skills

emotional intelligence

social interaction

problem solving

oral expression

big picture thinking

spatial reasoning

Difficulties:

reading and spelling

processing text-based information

memory

time management

sequencing and directionality

memory for abstract information

following verbal instructions

number skills

Service Locations

Dyslexia Assessment
Including Diagnostic Report: £480

Additional clinical interview to identify characteristics of ADHD for education/employment purposes: £160

Flexible Assessment Locations

Newington, Edinburgh

University of Glasgow

Home visits across Renfrewshire Online throughout the UK.

Get in Touch

Louise McMahon BSc (Hons) MDG

Phone:

07478331097

Email:

edinburghdyslexiaservices@gmail.com

Assessment of Literacy-Related Difficulties