Cognitive Assessments, Dyslexia Diagnosis and Autism and ADHD Referrals in Oxford

We are excited to share that our psychology practice in Summertown, North Oxford has welcomed a new colleague, Dr Charlotte Evans (Clinical Neuropsychologist) to the team. This means that, alongside psychological therapies and neurodiversity coaching, we are now able to offer affordable cognitive and neuropsychological assessments to young people locally. We currently have appointments available for our Monday Clinics.

Charlotte comes with a wealth of healthcare experience and joins us alongside her NHS role. Over the years, we have received many requests from schools and families to be able to provide robust assessment of cognitive abilities, as well as testing for difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other specific learning needs. We are delighted to have Charlotte join the team. Over the years, we have received many requests from schools and families to be able to provide robust assessment of cognitive abilities, as well as testing for difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other specific learning needs. We are delighted to have Charlotte join the team.

About Cognitive Assessments for Your Child or Teenager

We provide in-depth cognitive assessments for children and young people (aged 6 to 18). These assessments are designed to identify particular areas of strength, as well as ares which may require additional focus at school. Cognitive assessments provide an overall Full Scale IQ (general intelligence) score. Within this, cognitive assessments also provide detailed results for a range of skills, including:

Dyslexia Diagnosis 

Verbal Comprehension

Visual Spatial Ability

Fluid Reasoning

Working Memory Ability 

Processing Speed

As part of a cognitive assessment, we also conduct further ability testing in the following areas:

Oral Language/Written Expression

Numerical/Mathematical Ability 

Reading Ability

In addition, cognitive assessments can provide a pre-screening for neurodevelopmental difficulties such as autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. They can also provide screening for dyslexia. However, it is important to highlight that these do not constitute full assessments of these areas, but rather can guide families on whether a further assessment may be beneficial. We are also happy to facilitate referrals in this regard following a cognitive assessment if appropriate. 

About Dr Charlotte Evans and Cognitive Assessments and Dyslexia Assemssents in Oxford

Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical PsychologistQualifications: BSc (Hons), MSc, DClinPsy, PGDip, PGCert, C.Psychol, SRCN, PYL 33568. Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (C.Psychol), Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN), HCPC Registered Psychologist (PYL 33568)

Charlotte works with: Adults, Children, Young People and their Families. Charlotte is available for online therapy and cognitive assessments.

Hello, I am Charlotte. I have worked within the NHS since 2013, and alongside independent practice, continue to work within a paediatric psychology service, working with children and young people with a range of physical health conditions.

My clinical training was broad, and I have experience working therapeutically with both adults and children/young people within a variety of settings. Since qualifying as a clinical psychologist, I have completed further specialist training in paediatric neuropsychology, and have extensive experience working with paediatric acquired brain injury and other neurological/neurosurgical conditions. I am registered on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists, which is the gold standard for registration for clinicians practising in neuropsychology.

As a clinical psychologist I have been trained to draw upon a number of psychological models, including cognitive behavioural therapy and other third wave cognitive therapies.  I believe that it is important to integrate evidence-based therapies (what we know works) with the individual needs and preferences of the client. By drawing upon psychological models and your own personal experiences, I hope to help you to make sense of your difficulties, to be able to overcome them and improve your overall quality of life.

I am able to offer support for individuals who are experiencing psychological difficulties associated with physical health, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, amongst other difficulties. I am passionate about enabling and empowering clients to live a life that is meaningful to them. I believe that a key priority for any effective treatment is building a strong, comfortable alliance and this is at the centre of all the work that I do.

I am able to offer cognitive assessments, which may be helpful if there is a concern regarding a child/young person’s learning or academic attainments. These in-depth, standardised assessments are designed to identify areas of strength, in addition to possible areas of weakness, across many aspects of intelligence and cognition (including verbal skills, non-verbal skills, working memory and processing speed). Some of which, may require additional support at school.

I look forward to meeting you.

What does a cognitive assessment involve?

You can expect a full cognitive assessment appointment to last approximately 2.5 hours. During this time, your child or young person will complete a number of assessments. You may also be asked to complete some questionnaires as well. We allow plenty of time for breaks. We ensure the testing environment is calm and friendly. 

If your child or young person requires glasses for reading, please ensure they have these with them. Also, please let us know if your child has any additional difficulties which may affect testing (such as colour blindness or pre-identified learning needs).

We will also conduct an interview with the parent/s or guardian, to get a better sense of the child or young person's developmental history. If it is not appropriate to do so with the child or young person present, this can also be conducted separately over the phone. 

We use the latest, most reliable, and widely accepted forms of assessment. These include the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®-Fifth Edition (WISC®-V) and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test®-Third Edition (WIAT®-III) . We may also select further assessments depending on the needs of the family.

We produce a detailed report, including recommendations for schools and families, to best promote the strengths (and develop areas of focus) of the child or young person. 

Autism and ADHD Diagnosis Referrals

We understand the incredible strain on public services and the stress and delay of support this can cause for individuals and families. We work in partnership with Autism Services Group, a local and national neurodivergent clinical assessment organisation, committed to excellent clinical diagnosis and intervention support within a mutli-disciplinary team. They specialise in the diagnosis and support of autism, ADHD, other associated conditions, and mental health needs for ages 5 years and above. Their services include pre and post diagnostic support, parent groups and consultations. As a mental health and neuro-affirmative collective, they believe in working with individuals to ensure best outcomes. Their affordability and short wait times help to make services more accessible, offering comprehensive and personalised support. You can schedule a free 20 minute introduction call here for more information.

Fees and pricing

The cost for a full cognitive assessment (including detailed report and a session to feedback the results) is £1000. If you would like us to feed back in further detail to the school, this is priced at our standard rate of £130 per 50 minute session. 

Want to find out more?

If you would like more information, or arrange a cognitive assessment, kindly complete the form here. Alternatively, you can email us: hello@psychologyoxford.com