Dyslexia, ADHD & Dyspraxia Assessments in Nottingham
Looking for a private dyslexia, ADHD or dyspraxia assessment in Nottingham? I’m Sally Simmons, an independent specialist assessor based just outside the city in Nottinghamshire, offering SASC-compliant diagnostic assessments for children, students and adults across Nottingham and the wider conurbation.
Nottingham has two major universities — the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent — and a large student population, so I regularly assess students who need formal evidence for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) application, as well as professionals seeking workplace support and parents concerned about a child’s progress at school.
Who I assess: children from age 6 for dyslexia, and adults for dyslexia, ADHD and dyspraxia. My ADHD assessment is educational — it identifies how ADHD affects learning and work and provides evidence for DSA, workplace adjustments and a medical referral, but it is not a medical diagnosis.
Serving Nottingham
- DSA evidence for University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent students
- Dyslexia assessments for local schoolchildren (from age 6)
- Online via Zoom, or face-to-face nearby
- Reports within 2–3 weeks
Online or face-to-face?
I’m based nearby in Nottinghamshire. Most clients choose an online assessment via Zoom, which is just as thorough as meeting in person — but because I’m local, face-to-face is easy to arrange too. For younger children (up to around age 9) I usually recommend face-to-face, as two hours online is a lot for a young child to concentrate through.
Assessments tailored to your needs
Dyslexia Assessment
A full diagnostic assessment for children (from age 6), young people and adults. A SASC-compliant report with a clear diagnosis and tailored recommendations. From £375.
ADHD Educational Assessment
An educational assessment for adults of how ADHD traits affect learning, work and daily life — suitable for DSA, workplace adjustments and supporting a medical referral. This is an educational assessment, not a medical diagnosis. £375.
Workplace Assessment
A diagnostic assessment for adults, with recommendations for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 and Access to Work. £450.
Dyspraxia Assessment
A specialist assessment for adults who may have dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), exploring coordination, organisation and daily functioning. £375.
Why choose Identify Potential
- One assessor, start to finish — you work directly with me, not an admin team or a rotating panel.
- Reports in 2–3 weeks, not the four to eight weeks many providers quote.
- Fair, transparent pricing — the same SASC standards as larger providers, at around half the price, with no hidden extras.
- Genuinely useful reports — written to empower you, with practical recommendations for school, study and work.
- Properly qualified — AMBDA, a current BDA Assessment Practising Certificate, PATOSS and Dyslexia Guild membership, QTS, the SENDCO National Award and an Enhanced DBS.
How it works
- Get in touch — by phone, WhatsApp, text or the contact form. I’ll answer your questions and arrange a convenient time.
- Pre-assessment — I send background questionnaires to complete beforehand.
- The assessment — 2–3 hours, online via Zoom or face-to-face. Relaxed, supportive and thorough.
- Your report — a detailed, SASC-compliant report within 2–3 weeks, with a clear diagnosis where supported.
- Next steps — recommendations for school, university (DSA) and employer support (Access to Work).
Ready to book your assessment?
Get in touch for an informal, no-obligation chat about a dyslexia, ADHD or dyspraxia assessment in Nottingham.
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I also cover West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold. Online assessments are available throughout the UK and overseas.