Dr Hester Howells is an Educational
Psychologist based in Norfolk.
Dr Howells offers independent assessments diagnosing the educational aspects
of Neuro-diversity (specific learning difficulties)
for both children and adults.
The assessment typically assesses one or more areas:
cognition and learning, communication and interaction,social, emotional and mental health
or sensory and physical skills. Individualised
evidence-based recommendations are made for needs identified in any of these areas.
For more information
give us a call on 01362 681 869.

Young lady aged 16 yrs 8 mnth, studying BTEC National Diploma at college and wanting to go on and study at Uni.

Referred to me for assessment by her tutors who could not read her handwriting and noticed the student had great difficulty keeping up with note taking in class.

Took a full background history of difficulties with handwriting, co-ordination and balance and asked her to complete an in depth screening instrument for dyspraxia / DCD. The results of this showed that there was a very high probability that the student had dyspraxia.

Completed a full assessment which revealed specific weaknesses in processing speed, handwriting speed, visual-motor integration and spelling. Additional test for dyspraxia was included.

Made recommendations – use of word processor for all writing and exams, the DSA for when she attends Uni, referral to an occupational therapist for exercises to help improve balance and co-ordination, specialist tuition in writing and spelling, study skills support and the support of a mentor to aid organisational skills. Student passed her BTEC and 3 years later she graduated with a 2:1.

01362 681 869