Dyslexia Screening in Mallorca
A dyslexia screening can help identify whether a child or young person is showing indicators associated with dyslexia and whether further assessment or specialist support may be appropriate.
Screening is not the same as a diagnostic assessment and does not provide a formal diagnosis of dyslexia. It can, however, provide useful information about a learner’s strengths and areas of difficulty and help families decide on appropriate next steps.
Screenings are carried out in English at my office in Es Capdellà, southwest Mallorca.
Who is Dyslexia Screening For?
Dyslexia screening may be helpful when there are concerns about reading, spelling, writing or literacy development, but it is not yet clear whether a full diagnostic assessment is needed.
It can be particularly useful for children and young people whose difficulties are beginning to affect progress, confidence or access to learning.
What Does a Dyslexia Screening Involve?
Screening looks at key areas associated with literacy development and dyslexia. Background information is considered alongside the screening results so that the findings can be understood in the context of the individual learner.
Following the screening, I explain the findings and discuss appropriate next steps with the family.
Screening or Full Diagnostic Assessment?
A screening provides an indication of whether a learner is showing a pattern of difficulties associated with dyslexia. It does not provide a formal diagnosis.
A full diagnostic dyslexia assessment is considerably more comprehensive and results in a detailed diagnostic report with recommendations for education and support.
What Happens Afterwards?
Following the screening, I'll talk you through the findings, explain what they mean and help you understand the most appropriate next steps.
This might involve targeted literacy teaching, monitoring progress or considering a full diagnostic assessment. My priority is to help you make informed decisions about the support that's right for your child.