Where Are We Now as Dyslexia Assessors?
A free live session with Sally-Ann Morrison
Exploring the changing professional landscape — and how The Confident Dyslexia Assessor can support your next steps.
A chance to pause and take stock
The assessor landscape is changing. This session will help you reflect on where we are now, what confident practice looks like and how to move forward with greater clarity.
The landscape of diagnostic assessment is changing
New reporting expectations, evolving definitions, professional guidance and increasing demands all shape the work we do.
Dyslexia assessors are expected to gather and evaluate complex evidence, make carefully considered diagnostic decisions and explain their findings clearly to a wide range of people.
We must balance professional guidance, test evidence, qualitative information, individual need and the practical realities of assessment.
It is a great deal to hold — and it can sometimes feel as though the goalposts are moving while we are still trying to take the shot.
This free session asks:
Where are we now as dyslexia assessors — and what do we need to move forward with greater clarity and confidence?
During the session, we will explore
A thoughtful overview of the current professional landscape and the principles that support confident, defensible practice.
The current assessor landscape
We will consider some of the most significant changes, pressures and opportunities facing dyslexia assessors today.
What confident practice really looks like
Confidence is not about knowing everything. It comes from understanding the principles behind your decisions and being able to explain your professional reasoning.
Moving from evidence to action
We will look at the journey from background information and test choice through to analysis, diagnostic conclusions and meaningful recommendations.
A session for the assessor community
This session is open to all assessors and trainees interested in reflecting on the current assessor landscape and strengthening their professional practice.
- Newly qualified and finding your feet
- Returning to assessment after a break
- Adapting to the new report format
- Reviewing the tests and processes you use
- Seeking greater confidence in diagnostic decision-making
- Refining the clarity and accessibility of your reports
- Keeping experienced practice current and well grounded
Wherever you are in your professional journey
You are warmly invited to join us for an honest, encouraging and practical conversation about the work of the dyslexia assessor today.
The Confident Dyslexia Assessor
How the book can support your next steps
During the session, Sally-Ann will introduce the ideas and practical frameworks within The Confident Dyslexia Assessor.
The book is designed to help assessors understand not only what they are expected to do, but the professional principles that explain why.
- Navigate professional guidance without becoming overwhelmed
- Make purposeful and defensible test choices
- Integrate quantitative and qualitative evidence
- Communicate diagnostic reasoning clearly
- Write more accessible and person-centred reports
- Connect assessment findings with meaningful action
- Develop confidence that can withstand future change
Meet your host
Sally-Ann Morrison
Sally-Ann Morrison is an experienced dyslexia assessor, trainer, author and founder of Praxis CPD.
She has worked within dyslexia assessment and professional training for almost three decades and is passionate about helping assessors combine professional rigour with clarity, accessibility and compassion.
Sally-Ann created the Praxis Assessment Compass and the SAFE Report Writing Anchor to help assessors navigate complex professional decisions and communicate their findings with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Who can attend?
The session is open to qualified dyslexia assessors, trainee assessors and professionals with an interest in diagnostic assessment practice.
Is the session really free?
Yes. There is no charge to attend, but you will need to register in advance to receive the joining information.
Do I need to own the book?
No. You do not need to have purchased the book. The session will introduce some of its key principles and show how it can support professional development.
Will I be expected to participate?
You are welcome to contribute, but there is no pressure to speak. You can simply come along, listen and reflect.
Pause, reflect and reconnect with confident practice
Join Sally-Ann and assessors from across the community for this free live session on Wednesday 8 July at 7.00pm.
Reserve My Free PlaceFree registration is required to receive the live-session joining link.