SpLD Assessments and Neurodiversity Support with Giselle Hope

I provide specialist diagnostic assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and co-occurring neurodivergent conditions for adults and post-16 learners. My service is designed to offer a clear, supportive, and evidence-based pathway to understanding individual learning profiles and securing appropriate support.

Assessments cover dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, dyscalculia, and screening for ADHD and autism where appropriate. All assessments are carried out by me — a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in neurodiversity assessment and support.

Reports meet SASC guidelines and are suitable for use in DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) applications, workplace adjustments, and academic or professional accommodations. Each assessment includes a thorough background review, standardised psychometric testing, a diagnostic formulation, and tailored recommendations focusing on both strengths and needs.

I offer both remote and in-person assessments across the UK, with a flexible and person-centred approach that recognises the impact of co-occurring conditions and lived experience. My goal is to ensure that each individual leaves the assessment process with a clearer understanding of their profile, increased confidence in their abilities, and practical strategies to support learning, study, and work.

I also provide guidance for education providers and employers, helping them implement effective, inclusive support in line with legal obligations and best practice in accessibility.

Alongside SpLD assessment, the practice also offers ADHD and autism screening and follow-up coaching to translate findings into day-to-day strategies for study, work and executive function support. The founder’s own experience of neurodiversity is noted once, briefly, as informing her approach — the site otherwise keeps its register clinical rather than personal, describing sessions as aiming for a calm, professional environment where clients feel understood and taken seriously.

The assessment pathway follows four stages: an initial consultation, a structured assessment delivered in person or online, a full written report using standardised diagnostic tools, and optional follow-up coaching once a diagnosis is confirmed.