Dyslexia can look different for everyone, and it can be identified at any age.

While the ideal age for a full diagnostic assessment is around 8 years old, younger children can still benefit from a learning profile report. Adults can also be assessed at any stage. We’ll always give you honest advice about whether a full assessment is the right step - or if it’s better to wait.

For Children (Under 16)

If your child is showing some of the following signs, it might be worth exploring further:

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• A family history of dyslexia

• Born early or had a difficult birth

• Reached milestones (like walking or riding a bike) later than expected

• Struggles to learn nursery rhymes

• Difficulty remembering the alphabet, days of the week, or months in order

• Trouble with spelling

• Reversing letters or numbers (like b and d, or 6 and 9)

• Difficulty remembering spoken instructions, especially if there are several steps

• Finds it hard to copy from the board or take notes

• Struggles with organisation—either in writing or daily routines

• Avoids reading or writing tasks

• Confuses left and right

• Shows signs of low confidence or frustration with schoolwork

• May be very messy—or extremely tidy to stay in control

• Uses creative ways to avoid tasks they find hard

If you have answered Yes to most of these questions further investigation would be sensible. Various assessments are available, please click here to find our more.

For Older Learners (16+)

You may have found ways to cope with learning challenges over the years, but still notice difficulties like:

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• Reading or researching quickly

• Writing at speed or taking notes

• Planning and writing essays or assignments

• Spelling accurately

• Low confidence in academic or work settings

• Trouble concentrating or filtering out background noise

• Staying organised and managing time

• Keeping up with fast-paced lessons or work tasks

• Knowing when to start tasks and meet deadlines

• Preparing and giving presentations

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A diagnostic assessment can help you understand your learning style, highlight your strengths, and recommend support for education or the workplace.