Understanding How Your Mind Works
Comprehensive adult dyslexia assessments for employment, higher education and personal insight.
What we offer
Many adults with dyslexia have gone through their entire education without a formal identification — developing strategies and workarounds that mask the underlying difficulty but come at a significant cost in effort, confidence and career opportunity. Whether you are seeking a diagnosis for the first time, require an assessment for university support, or need evidence of dyslexia for workplace adjustments, Abacus Psychology Service can help. Our assessments use standardised, nationally recognised tools and result in detailed, practical reports accepted by universities, employers and professional bodies.
Why an Adult Dyslexia Assessment is Worth It
Dyslexia does not disappear at 18. Many adults continue to struggle with reading, writing, processing speed, working memory and organisation — often having developed compensatory strategies that hide the difficulty but lead to exhaustion and underperformance. An adult diagnosis can unlock access to reasonable adjustments in the workplace, Disabled Students' Allowance at university, and — most importantly — a clear understanding of how your brain works. For many people, an adult dyslexia diagnosis brings genuine relief.
What Our Adult Dyslexia Assessment Includes
Standardised Cognitive Assessment
We assess reading, writing, spelling, phonological processing, working memory and processing speed using standardised tools — providing an accurate, evidence-based profile of your learning.
University & DSA Reports
Our reports meet the requirements for Disabled Students' Allowance applications and university disability services — providing the evidence needed to access academic support and adjustments.
Workplace Adjustment Reports
We provide reports evidencing dyslexia for workplace purposes — supporting applications for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 and Access to Work funding.
Co-occurring Difficulties
We assess for co-occurring difficulties including dyscalculia, dyspraxia and ADHD — ensuring a complete picture of your cognitive profile and all relevant areas of support need.
Detailed Recommendations
Every report includes practical, specific recommendations — for your workplace or place of study, for technology and assistive tools, and for strategies you can use independently.
Feedback & Discussion
We provide a feedback session to discuss your results clearly and honestly — including what they mean practically, what support you are entitled to and what next steps we recommend.
