Combined Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Assessment
Dyslexia and dyscalculia are both types of specific learning difficulty, dyslexia primarily impacting on the development of areas of literacy such as reading, writing and spelling, and dyscalculia impacting on the development of mathematics. Approximately 10% of the UK population are thought to be dyslexic, and 5% thought to be dyscalculic.
What is dyslexia?
According to the British Psychological Society definition (1999), “dyslexia is evident when accurate and fluent word reading and/or spelling develops very incompletely or with great difficulty. This focuses on literacy at the word level and implies that the problem is severe and persistent despite appropriate learning opportunities.”
What is dyscalculia?
The Department for Education (2018) describes dyscalculia as “a condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills. Dyscalculic learners may have difficulty understanding simple number concepts, lack an intuitive grasp of numbers, and have problems learning number facts and procedures. Even if they produce a correct answer or use a correct method, they may do so mechanically and without confidence.”
Can my child have both dyslexia and dyscalculia?
Yes, it’s possible to have both, and in fact, statistics show that this comorbidity is common. It’s estimated that about 40% of people with dyslexia also have dyscalculia.
What does RocketEd offer?
At RocketEd, as well as offering separate dyslexia assessments and dyscalculia assessments, we also offer a combined assessment service, bringing together our specialist assessors Leanne Rafferty and Amanda Keen to produce a single report. This offers a more efficient and economical approach for parents considering both assessments for their child or young person.