Dyscalculia Assessments for Children, Adolescents and Adults
Private Dyscalculia Assessments in Fleet and Farnham, serving Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
Does maths feel harder than it should for you or your child?
A full diagnostic dyscalculia assessment can help you understand persistent difficulties with numbers and identify practical ways forward.
At Hampshire Dyslexia, we offer thorough, face-to-face assessments that explore strengths as well as difficulties. You will receive a detailed written report with clear findings and personalised recommendations for support at home, in education or in the workplace.
A £100 deposit secures your appointment. The remaining balance is payable on the assessment date.
Who This Assessment Will Help
A dyscalculia assessment may be helpful when difficulties with numbers and maths persist despite teaching, practice or additional support.
For children and adolescents, concerns may include understanding number size and place value, remembering number facts, completing calculations or working out how to approach maths problems.
For adults, an assessment can help explore long-standing difficulties with mathematical tasks in education, employment or everyday life. These difficulties may have been present for years without a clear explanation.
You do not need to be certain that dyscalculia is the explanation before getting in touch. Our initial consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns and consider which assessment is most appropriate.
Why Choose Hampshire Dyslexia?
Dr Grace Elliott, founder of Hampshire Dyslexia, carries out your assessment and is a Specialist Teacher and Assessor with more than 15 years’ experience in education and specialist learning support.
Grace is a former Professional Practice Manager at the British Dyslexia Association and has worked as a SENCO in both primary and secondary education. She holds a Doctorate in Education, a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) and AMBDA accreditation.
This combination of assessment expertise, research and classroom experience informs a supportive, strengths-based approach. The focus is not simply on providing test scores, but on explaining what the findings mean and identifying realistic priorities for support.
The Assessment Process
1. Before the Assessment
Every assessment begins with a consultation so we can understand your concerns and build a clear picture of the person being assessed.
Before the appointment, we send background questionnaires covering learning history, current difficulties and previous support. For children and adolescents, we also ask for information from school so we can consider how difficulties present in the classroom as well as at home.
2. Face-to-Face Assessment
The assessment takes place at our clinic in Fleet or Farnham and usually lasts approximately three hours. Our assessments follow current guidance from the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC).
The assessment explores number understanding and broader mathematical learning. This includes understanding the size of numbers, comparing quantities, estimating, using place value, recalling number facts and applying calculation methods.
We also consider the wider learning skills that can influence maths, such as language, memory, processing and visual-spatial skills. Looking at the pattern across these areas helps distinguish dyscalculia from other specific learning difficulties in mathematics.
3. Detailed Report and Follow-Up
After the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written report explaining the findings, your individual profile of strengths and needs, and the recommended next steps.
Recommendations are tailored to you and your circumstances. A follow-up consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss the findings, ask questions and understand how to put the recommendations into practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does difficulty with maths always mean dyscalculia?
No. Persistent maths difficulties can have different explanations. Dyscalculia is particularly associated with pronounced difficulties in understanding numbers and quantities, while other processing difficulties can also have a substantial impact on mathematical learning.
What happens if the findings do not indicate dyscalculia?
The assessment is still intended to provide useful information about the person’s learning needs. Your report will explain the findings and recommend appropriate support, whether or not a diagnosis is made. The aim is a clearer understanding of the difficulties.
What if there are difficulties with reading and spelling as well as maths?
We also offer a combined dyslexia and dyscalculia assessment. This explores literacy and numeracy together and may be appropriate when concerns extend across both areas. The combined assessment costs £875. A free consultation can help you decide which assessment best matches your concerns.
Book Your Dyscalculia Assessment
Book your assessment online, or arrange a free consultation with Dr Grace Elliott to discuss your concerns before deciding.