Services Overview
ASSESSMENTS
Detailed diagnostic assessment by a Specialist Teacher - £295
This assessment takes place over two sessions of approximately three hours each. Reading, spelling, maths, general ability, memory, phonological processing and learning style are assessed. A detailed written report is provided with recommendations.
Assessment for Disabled Students Allowance - £195
This assessment, by a Specialist Teacher holding a Practising Certificate for DSA assessment, takes around three hours, and provides a report which can be used to support an application for DSA for students with dyslexic or dyspraxic difficulties in Higher Education.
Dyspraxia/Developmental Co-ordination Disorder - £150
This assessment, carried out by a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, examines co-ordination and associated skills including gross and fine movement, handwriting, perception and activities of daily living.
A report which includes strategies for home and school is provided.
The assessment lasts for around 2½ hours.
Coloured Overlay Assessment - £15
Many people find that the glare of white paper makes print appear blurred. Reading speed and fluency often improve when using a coloured plastic filter over the page. Assessment takes approximately 20 minutes. Coloured overlays are available for purchase.
Assessment by a Speech and Language Therapist - £200
This assessment, which includes a written report, consists of two sessions of up to two hours each.
Dyslexia/Literacy or Numeracy Tuition For Children – after school. Weekly sessions by appointment. 45 minute individual lesson - £25
Indirect Dyslexia Learning (IDL) We have recently incorporated Calderdale IDL into the 3D Centre. This is a structured computer-based interactive learning system for reading and spelling. Students work at their own pace and also learn to type competently. Regular assessments and progress graphs monitor achievements. Cost: £25 for a one-hour lesson.
£20 each for two lessons per week or for a second family member.
See www.idlsystem.co.uk or contact us for a brochure.
Tuition For Adults
Wednesday evening 8-9pm, using materials personalised to individual requirements.
£15 per session.
Handwriting Courses To increase legibility and speed of writing.
Pupils attend after school one session per week for eight weeks.
For children of 8-13 years, in groups of similar ages. Cost: £15 per one hour session.
Individual handwriting tuition is also available.
Rent-a-box This is a home programme to develop fine and gross co-ordination and balance. Children take home a set of activities to work on for two or three weeks. They return for a review and a new set of activities. Cost: £15 for two week loan and review.
Study Skills and Revision Support for secondary school pupils, including GCSE and A Level. Please contact us for details.
The Listening Program We are certified providers of “The Listening Program” ® which has been successfully used in schools and families to improve listening, attention and communication. Please contact us for further information.