Best Dyslexia Assessment & Support Provider 2026
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AS FEATURED IN
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Personal, not a production line
✦ Always Laura. The same specialist from first call to final report.
✦ In person or online. A calm room in Canterbury, or from home.
✦ A teacher and SENCo. 23 years in schools, so advice works in real classrooms.
✦ Qualified. APC, SASC registered, enhanced DBS, fully insured.
How it works
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Book online. Choose a date and pay £150 to secure it.
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Short questionnaires. Background from you (and school). A recent eye test helps.
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Assessment. Around 2 relaxed hours, with breaks.
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Report and next steps. Within 3 weeks, in plain English.
What families say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
“Laura made the whole process easy. Her friendly and caring nature made what could have been a daunting experience a positive one for my daughter.”
Deborah · Google review
“Laura is very professional, knowledgeable and skilled with these assessments. She engaged very well with my daughter making her feel at ease, giving her time to talk and explain her perspective.”
Vicky S. · Google review
“Finding the right support for a dyslexia assessment for my daughter was a bit of a minefield ... Laura was fantastic from start to finish. ... It has enabled the right support to be implemented at school for our daughter.”
Sophie P. · Google review
Hi, I’m Laura
Specialist dyslexia assessor, former teacher and SENCo, and Best Dyslexia Assessment & Support Provider 2026.
I’m Laura Gowers, a dyslexia assessor and specialist teacher with 23 years of experience in education. I founded This is Dyslexia so families and adults could get a careful assessment and a clear explanation of what it means.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions
How much does a dyslexia assessment cost?
A full diagnostic assessment for a child or adult is £550: £150 to book, then the £400 balance, which you can split into 3 payments with Klarna. The Learning Profile for ages 6 to 8 is £400.
What age can my child be assessed?
From age 8 in Canterbury, or 10 and over online. For ages 6 to 8, the Learning Profile gives an early picture of strengths and needs.
How long until I get the report?
Within 3 weeks. Adults can choose a fast-track report in 48 hours (£640) or 24 hours (£700), subject to availability.
Can I get a diagnosis through school in Kent?
Usually not. Kent’s Educational Psychology Service does not currently offer a dyslexia diagnostic service, so most families choose a private assessment.
Who will carry out the assessment?
Laura personally carries out every assessment and writes every report.
Canterbury, Kent and online UK-wide
First Floor, 38 North Lane, Canterbury CT2 7EE, by appointment. Families visit from Herne Bay, Whitstable, Ashford, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Deal and Dover.