Yes, we can formally assess children (7+) and adults for dyslexia. 

Yes, we can formally assess adults (18+) but please note that the type of diagnosis that Ulster Assessments provides for ADHD does not enable a person to gain access to prescription medication. The type of ADHD diagnosis that Ulster Assessments provides is primarily to enable the recipient of the ADHD diagnosis to officially access government-funded support such as the Disabled Students' Allowance or the Access to Work NI scheme. Further information on the type of diagnosis of ADHD that we provide can be found here.

£550. This price includes the gathering of background information, the diagnostic assessment session itself and the writing of the diagnostic assessment report that you will be provided with. There are no hidden or additional costs.

Approximately two hours but please rest assured, breaks can be taken.

You will receive your diagnostic assessment report within two weeks.

All reports are SASC compliant and are conducted by highly qualified specialist assessors who hold valid Assessment Practising Certificates and are registered with the British Psychological Society.

Yes – because all of our diagnostic assessment reports are SASC compliant and authored by highly qualified Assessment Practising Certificate holders.

You can get an application form for the Disabled Students’ Allowance here: NIR DSA1 Form 2024/25. Simply complete the application form and send it off along with a copy of your report.

Did you know that through the DSA, a student on a Level 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 course could receive up to £25,000 a year worth of support?

This support includes specialist equipment (e.g. laptop with specialist software installed and various accessories, digital voice recorder, printer/scanner/copier with ink and paper allowance), weekly one-to-one sessions with a Dyslexia Tutor, Study Skills Coach or Academic Mental Health Mentor and even the services of a Proof Reader to check assignments.

Yes – because all of our diagnostic assessment reports are SASC compliant and authored by highly qualified Assessment Practising Certificate holders. More information on applying for Access to Work (NI) can be found here:

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Access to Work (NI) can help people with disabilities (such as dyslexia or ADHD) who wish to take up employment or who are in work and experience difficulty related to their disability.

Yes – because all of our diagnostic assessment reports are SASC compliant and authored by highly qualified Assessment Practising Certificate holders.

If your child receives a diagnosis of dyslexia from Ulster Assessments, you can submit the report we give you as part of your application for access arrangements (extra time, etc.) for your child in the SEAG Entrance Assessment. You can find out more information here about applying for access arrangements for your child in the SEAG Entrance Assessment. 

No, not at this time. 

Just send us a message using the contact form on this website, stating what you would like an assessment for and your age (or the age of the person that you're looking to book an assessment for).

We then reply with a range of available dates and times so that you can then let us know which one suits you.

We are located in comfortable, private and professional premises in rural Limavady, County Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Yes, of course. Given our convenient location (we are located 25 minutes from the Derry-Londonderry/Donegal border) we have assessed a number of clients from the Republic of Ireland.