Meet Vicky...
Vicky is a highly qualified and compassionate dyslexia specialist, accredited by the British Dyslexia Association. She offers comprehensive testing, assessment, and diagnostic services to children between the ages of 8 and 18 to help them gain a deeper understanding of their strengths and challenges, unlocking their full potential. Her expertise comes not only from her academic qualifications but also from her personal experiences as a teacher, SENDCo, and parent.
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that primarily affects reading and writing skills. However, it goes beyond these areas and is fundamentally about how the brain processes information. Individuals with dyslexia may experience challenges in processing and remembering information they see or hear, which can impact on learning and the development of literacy skills. It can also influence other areas, such as organizational abilities.
It’s important to recognize the positives of thinking differently. Many people with dyslexia excel in areas like reasoning, problem-solving, and visual or creative fields, showcasing unique strengths and talents.
According to the British Dyslexia Association’s estimate, approximately 1 million school children have dyslexia, many undiagnosed. This means that in a typical class of 25 students, there could be three learners with dyslexia.
For more information, see the British Dyslexia Association information pages.
Services
Dyslexia Assessment
A dyslexia assessment can be a valuable step for a child experiencing literacy difficulties, as it helps to identify their specific challenges and offers tailored recommendations to support their progress.
Private Consultations
Navigating the world of special educational needs can be overwhelming and frustrating for many parents, with countless questions and too few clear answers.
We chose to have our son assessed for dyslexia following some educational concerns. We were very pleased to have chosen Vicky as the whole daunting process was actually straightforward and easy to comprehend. The initial information gathering paperwork was thorough but not complex, detailing possible early signs through education and health. My son found the actual assessment quite enjoyable as he completed the various interactive, fun focused tasks. He connected well with Vicky whom he found to be very friendly and approachable.
Emma | Parent
The initial verbal feedback whilst we waited for the detailed report was very useful, suggestions of educational help were given and recommendations to have detailed follow-ups with other professionals were welcomed. We would thoroughly recommend Vicky to anyone wanting a children's dyslexia assessment. Her professional experience with children is evident by how our child actually enjoyed the whole experience and we just wish we'd instructed her earlier.
Eva | Parent
I liked the activities as they were fun. Vicky was nice and patient with me. She was friendly and easy to talk to and there were some great snacks.
Anthony | Age 11
