Why Choosing a Specialist APC-Qualified Assessor Matters — Especially for International Families
Many parents worry when they see their child struggling with reading, writing, spelling, memory, or maths. In international settings like Mallorca, where children often learn in two or more languages, these challenges can feel even more confusing. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone — and there is help.
As an APC-qualified Dyslexia Specialist Assessor, I work with students and international schools across Mallorca to provide clear answers, practical support, and ongoing intervention that genuinely makes a difference.
⭐ What makes an APC-qualified assessment different?
An APC (Assessment Practising Certificate) is the gold standard for dyslexia assessors in the UK. It means assessments are:
Fully compliant with JCQ regulations
Accepted by international and UK schools
Suitable for Access Arrangements
Recognised by UK universities
This also means something very important for families who may return to the UK in the future:
🎓 Your child’s report can be used for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
If your child goes on to sixth form or university in the UK, my diagnostic assessment can support a DSA application - giving them funding for specialist support, technology, and academic adjustments.
For many international families, this is a huge advantage.
⭐ A joined-up approach that external services can’t offer
Unlike general psychologists who may offer testing in English but don’t work directly with schools, I provide something more:
A full triangle of support
Parents • School • Assessor
I maintain ongoing relationships with:
SENDCos
Teachers
School leadership teams
Families
This ensures communication is clear, recommendations are implemented, and your child receives the right support both in and out of the classroom.
⭐ Expertise in multilingual learners
Many children in Mallorca learn in English at school while speaking one or two languages at home. This requires a specialised understanding of literacy acquisition across languages — something I work with every day.
My assessments consider:
Language background
Exposure to different writing systems
Bilingual development
Effects of multilingualism on reading, spelling, and processing
This ensures that the profile we build is accurate, fair, and tailored to your child’s experience.
⭐ Support that continues beyond the assessment
A report alone doesn’t solve the problem. Real change happens when support is ongoing.
I offer:
1-to-1 specialist lessons
Structured literacy intervention
Maths and dyscalculia support
Confidence-building strategies
Home–school–assessor coordination
Children often feel happier, more confident, and more successful within just a few weeks.
❤️ If you're worried, trust your instincts
Whether your child is falling behind, losing confidence, struggling with spelling, or finding reading a battle - you don’t need to wait.
A friendly chat is often the first step.
📩 You’re welcome to message me anytime
📚 Dysl3xia - Specialist Assessments & 1-to-1 Intervention
🌐 www.dysl3xia.com