About me
At Alison Dodd Dyslexia Diagnosis, I am committed to providing exceptional services and incomparable customer care. My mission is to help individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), including Dyslexia, identify their condition and receive the necessary support. As an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) and a holder of the Assessing Practising Certificate (APC), I am fully insured and Advanced DBS certified, with 30 years of teaching and SEND experience. Alison is also known as 'The Reading Doctor Bromley.' Get in touch to learn more about how we can help you or your loved ones.
PG Cert SpLD, AMBDA, APC,
NASENCO, BEd (Hons)
Why get an assessment?
Check out the dyslexia assessment process at Alison Dodd Dyslexia Diagnosis! I am all about providing thorough evaluations to spot learning differences. I provide personalized strategies and support to help you or your loved ones succeed both in school and in life. I get that everyone has unique needs and I'm here to give you the tools you need to thrive. So, why not book your assessment today?
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What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that primarily affects reading, spelling, and writing. It’s a difference in how the brain processes language, and it can make tasks like decoding words, remembering spellings, or reading fluently more difficult.
Dyslexia is not related to intelligence—in fact, many people with dyslexia are highly creative, strong problem-solvers, and have excellent verbal skills.
Common signs include:
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Difficulty sounding out words or recognising familiar ones
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Poor spelling and written expression
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Slow or effortful reading
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Struggles with organisation or memory for sequences
With the right support, people with dyslexia can achieve incredible things. Early identification through assessment is the first step toward understanding how someone learns best, and unlocking their full potential.
❓ Dyslexia: Facts vs Myths
✅ FACT: Dyslexia is not related to intelligence
❌ MYTH: People with dyslexia are just lazy
✅ FACT: Dyslexia often runs in families
❌ MYTH: Kids grow out of it
✅ FACT: Many people with dyslexia are highly creative and verbally strong
❌ MYTH: Dyslexia only affects reading
✅ FACT: With the right support, people with dyslexia can succeed at school, university, and work
❌ MYTH: You can't be successful if you're dyslexic
😣 Common Frustrations
People with dyslexia often feel:
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Frustrated when effort doesn’t match results
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Anxious about reading aloud or spelling mistakes
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Embarrassed by their schoolwork
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Misunderstood by teachers or peers
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Like they’re “not good enough”—even when that’s not true
Support isn’t just about learning—it’s about confidence and self-belief, too.
Services
At Alison Dodd Dyslexia Diagnosis, we provide comprehensive assessments to diagnose dyslexia. Our assessments are conducted by qualified professionals and all tests are SASC approved. A diagnosis from us is lifelong and can be useful for school, university, and the workplace, including DSA support.
Full Assessments
The full assessments are designed to thoroughly evaluate individuals for dyslexia. We use a range of tests and assessments to gather information and provide an accurate diagnosis. Every assessment is conducted with care and precision.
SASC Approved Tests
All the tests used in the assessments are approved by the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC). This ensures that the assessments meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You can trust the results of the tests to be accurate and valid.
Lifelong Diagnosis
A diagnosis from Alison Dodd Dyslexia Diagnosis is lifelong, meaning it is valid throughout an individual's life. This can be extremely beneficial for individuals in various settings, including school, university, and the workplace. The diagnosis is recognized and accepted for accessing support such as Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).