Welcome to Dyslexia Herts
Working together to ensure that individuals with dyslexia are empowered and able to achieve their goals in education or the workplace.
Adults (16+)
Whether you are at college, university, or work, deciding to have an assessment is an important first step in understanding yourself and moving forward positively. An adult assessment is for people over 16 years old.
An assessment will provide you with knowledge about your strengths, the way you learn and any challenges. It will also make recommendations for strategies, technology, and apps you can use at school, college, in the workplace and your daily life.
Parents & Children
For you and your child an assessment to explore dyslexia may be an important first step in finding out how they learn best.
You can book a free call with us for supportive and impartial advice and to answer your questions.
Employers
Dyslexia and other specific learning differences are common. It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people (more than 15% of people in the UK) are neurodivergent. Neurodivergent individuals bring unique thinking skills and talents to teams, which can give businesses a competitive edge.
Dyslexia Herts works with other experts in the field to offer assessments and a range of tailored services that help nurture neurodiversity in the workplace.
Educators
Dyslexia and other specific learning differences are common, Meaning that in any classroom of 30 children, approximately six or more are likely to be neurodivergent meaning that their brains function, learn and process information differently and that they may have particular strengths or challenges.
Dyslexia Herts are able to work with schools, colleges, universities or apprenticeship providers- we offer assessments for your learners and training for staff members to meet the needs of learners with specific learning differences.
Training Courses
At Dyslexia Herts we believe that providing high quality training is the key to ensuring that everyone is able to achieve their potential. We provide professional development for teachers including:
Gateway Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Differences
Gateway Level 7 Diploma in Teaching &Assessing Learners with Specific Learning Differences
We also offer a range of short courses suitable for:
- Classroom teachers and teaching assistants.
- Parents & Carers
- Staff teams, managers & HR professionals
Consultation Sessions
We offer one to one sessions to discuss your concerns with a dyslexia specialist, gain some advice and find out more about strategies or resources that may be helpful.
These face to face sessions may be helpful for anyone who is dyslexic and wants to know more, wants to explore whether they or their child may have specific learning differences or would like to understand what they can do to support someone with dyslexia.
Our Blog & Latest News
The Benefits of a Full Diagnostic Assessment for Dyslexia
by Jane Opie, founder of Dyslexia Herts Assessing for Dyslexia My career working with individuals with specific learning differences and now as a specialist assessor for over 15 years has shown me just how valuable and transformative a full diagnostic assessment can be. I come from a neurodivergent family and know personally how an assessment can lead to self knowledge [...]
Going to University soon? How to Access Support with your Studies if you’re dyslexic or neurodivergent
Exams are over Exams are over and it’s the long Summer break and hopefully you are relaxing in the sunshine, waiting for your results and thinking of going to university. It’s an exciting time but also a big change which can be stressful too. What help is available? If you are dyslexic or have had access arrangements at school and [...]
How do I arrange a dyslexia assessment for my child and what do I need to know?
Where to start? Your child may have been screened for dyslexia at school or you may have noticed signs, and you want to find out more and understand ways you can help them. Perhaps there are people in your family who are Dyslexic, have ADHD or other specific learning differences and you notice some dyslexic traits in your child. The [...]