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Private Dyspraxia Assessments For Children
Our expert assessors are dedicated to putting your child’s needs first. Our dyspraxia also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) assessments are conducted by fully qualified Occupational Therapists who specialise in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) who have extensive experience identifying learning differences and supporting children with coordination and motor skill difficulties.
We are committed to providing a thorough and personalised assessment that helps build a clear understanding of your child’s strengths, challenges and needs. Our approach focuses on looking at the whole child, ensuring the assessment provides practical insights that can support them both at school and at home.
By involving parents and carers throughout the assessment process, we ensure your perspective is included every step of the way, helping us provide recommendations that are meaningful and tailored to your child’s individual needs.
Dyspraxia assessments can also be clinically reviewed and signed off by a Paediatrician where required, helping ensure the assessment meets recognised diagnostic standards.
Child Assessments (age 6+) £895, Assessment with diagnostic sign-off by Paediatrician £1,495.
Flexible payment options available. Speak to one of our friendly team to find out more.
Lead times: 2-3 weeks for an assessment appointment. Full report ready within 6 weeks of your assessment date. (check with our team for our latest lead times)
What Makes Our Assessments Different
| Features | Our Dyspraxia Assessment | Other Private Clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Transparent Pricing | ✓ £895 all-inclusive, £1,495 for Paediatrician sign-off (available at Solihull & Milton Keynes Hub only) | Variable pricing / hidden extras |
| Assessment Process | ✓ Face-to-face appointment | Remote appointments |
| Specialist SpLD Teachers | ✓ Conducted by fully qualified Occupational Therapists (with Paediatrician sign off if needed) | General clinicians or screening only |
| Comprehensive Diagnostic Report | ✓ Detailed report with tailored recommendations | Basic summary reports |
| Waiting Times | ✓ Fast access to appointments | Long waiting lists |
| Clear Next Steps | ✓ Feedback Session with guidance for work, study and daily life support | Minimal follow-up advice |
| Diagnosis Acceptance | ✓ Accepted by DSA, Workplace adjustments and Access to Work. | Minimal compliance to SASC Guidelines |
Our Assessors
Our expert team at the Autism & ADHD Assessment Hub are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and personalised assessment that truly seeks to understand your child’s unique needs. As part of the Antser Group, we bring over two decades of experience delivering high-quality assessments for local authorities, solicitors, private individuals and organisations.
Our dyspraxia assessments are conducted by fully qualified Occupational Therapists that specialise in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) who have extensive experience identifying learning differences and coordination difficulties in children. Using a range of recognised assessment tools and structured activities, our specialists assess areas such as motor coordination, processing skills, memory and learning profile to build a clear picture of your child’s strengths and challenges.
A dedicated case handler will be assigned to support you throughout the assessment journey, providing a single point of contact and ensuring that your questions and concerns are addressed promptly. We ensure that at least one assessment is completed face-to-face, allowing our specialist assessor to work directly with your child and gain a thorough understanding of their individual needs.
Where required, assessment findings can also be reviewed and signed off by a Paediatrician, helping ensure the assessment meets recognised diagnostic standards for children.
The Assessment Process
Child dyspraxia assessments are designed to provide a clear understanding of how coordination, motor skills, and processing challenges may affect your child’s development and learning. The process typically includes:
1. Pre-Assessment Questionnaires
Before the assessment, parents or carers will complete questionnaires covering your child’s developmental history, early milestones, school experiences, and everyday challenges. This helps the assessor build a clear understanding of your child’s background before the assessment takes place.
2. Diagnostic Assessment Session
Your child will attend an assessment session with one of our Occupational Therapists. During the session, the assessor will use recognised assessment tools and structured activities to explore areas such as:
- Motor coordination and balance
- Fine motor skills and handwriting
- Memory and processing skills
- Organisation and planning abilities
The session is designed to be supportive and child-friendly, helping your child feel comfortable throughout.
3. Report and Clinical Review
Following the assessment, the assessor will analyse the results alongside the background information provided. You will receive a comprehensive written report outlining the findings, whether the results are consistent with dyspraxia, and practical recommendations for support at home and school.
Where appropriate, findings can also be reviewed and signed off by a Paediatrician to support a formal diagnosis.
4. Feedback Session
Once the report is complete, you will be offered a feedback session with the assessor to talk through the findings, answer any questions, and discuss the recommended next steps for supporting your child.
Common Signs of Dyspraxia in Children
Motor and Coordination:
- Clumsiness (frequent tripping, bumping into things, dropping item)
- Difficulty with balance (e.g., riding a bike, hopping, standing on one foot)
- Trouble learning new physical skills like catching or kicking a ball
- Slow or awkward movement
Fine motor skill differences:
- Messy or slow handwriting
- Difficulty using scissors, cutlery or buttons
- Trouble tying shoelaces
- Struggles with drawing or colouring in the lines
Everyday and Learning challenges:
- Difficulty getting dressed (zips, buttons, sequencing clothes)
- Trouble organising school materials
- Taking much longer than peers to complete routine tasks
- Difficulty following multi-step instructions
Speech and Language differences (in some children)
- Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds
- Slower development of speech clarity
- Trouble organising thoughts when speaking
Social and emotional signs:
- Avoiding sports or playground activities
- Lower confidence or self-esteem
- Frustration with tasks that seem easier to peers