Adult Dyslexia Centre
Service has Local Offer
The Adult Dyslexia Centre is a charity that has been supporting dyslexic adults in the Thames Valley since 2003 from its base in Maidenhead, Berkshire. We support dyslexic adults by advising, developing skills and confidence and thus connecting them to further opportunities. We support over 300 people each year.
We offer dyslexic adults:
- Information about dyslexia - this includes dyslexia screening and an initial information session
- An understanding of their dyslexia
- Improved confidence
- Improved literacy and IT skills
The centre also provides:
- Assessments for children as well as adults
- Information for employers and trainers on how they can help dyslexic employees
- Dyslexia Awareness Training and consultancy services for employers and organisations
Who to contact
- Telephone
- Helpline only (with answer phone): 07921 022589
- info@adc.org.uk
- Website
- Adult Dyslexia Centre
- Notes
- For help about dyslexia contact the helpline on either: help@adc.org.uk or 07921 022589 Helpline only (with answer phone). For information: info@adc.org.uk To contact the centre manager please email: manager@adc.org.uk
Where to go
- Name
- Adult Dyslexia Centre
- Address
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The Field Centre, Braywick Heath Nurseries
41 Braywick Road
Maidenhead
Berks - Postcode
- SL6 1DX
- Notes
Please make an appointment before visiting, so the right person is available to see you.
We have plenty of parking available on site (free for 3 hours).
The Field Centre is the low, white building inside the Braywick Heath Nurseries site.
Other Details
Costs
- Details
- Many services that the Centre offers are highly subsidised. However, as we are a charity, a donation towards costs is always appreciated if possible.
Availability
- Referral
- Individuals should always book an appointment at the Centre through the helpline phone 07921 022589 or email help@adc.org.uk
- Other notes
We are here to help. Please get in touch.
Local Offer
Extended Local Offer Response
Is your service accessible?
Yes.
Yes.
What are the eligibility criteria for your service?
Adults should have dyslexia, or think they may have this or another related Specific Learning Difficulty (dyspraxia, ADHD, for example). Learners on our teachers' and parents' courses must have an interest in dyslexia.
Adults should have dyslexia, or think they may have this or another related Specific Learning Difficulty (dyspraxia, ADHD, for example). Learners on our teachers' and parents' courses must have an interest in dyslexia.
How are referrals/applications made to your service?
Either by adults already knowing that they are dyslexic or by requesting a screening session to look for dyslexic traits. We can also provide a Full Diagnostic Assessment to identify dyslexia.
Either by adults already knowing that they are dyslexic or by requesting a screening session to look for dyslexic traits. We can also provide a Full Diagnostic Assessment to identify dyslexia.
Details of charges
Assessments are currently charged at £420 where the individual is paying.
Assessments are currently charged at £420 where the individual is paying.
- Last Updated
- 22/10/2020
Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Slough Family Information Service website and Slough Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations