Direct Learning provides dyslexia testing, professional assessment and independent advice for both children and adults. We advise parents with concerns about their children's problems with spelling, reading and learning at school, and adults with difficulties at work or college.

Your reference for dyslexia:

Direct Learning
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
MA. 02139
USA

Direct Learning
P.O. Box 1111
Guildford
Surrey GU1 9EH
ENGLAND

Direct Learning
2135A boul des Laurentides
Suite 118
Laval
Quebec H7M 4M2
CANADA

Direct Learning
1 - 28 Riddel Street
Bulimba
Queensland 4171
AUSTRALIA

Our service provides you with an accurate, professional Assessment Report based on all the indicators of dyslexia. The Report gives an overall assessment, which outlines and summarizes the results of the different tests, as well as providing strategies for improving future achievement. Specific suggestions and clear advice are given on an individual basis on how to improve progress and achievement in the future.

The Director of Direct Learning is John Bradford, M.A., Ac. Dip. Ed., Adv. Froeb. Dip., A.C.P.

John Bradford has over thirty years experience of working with children and college students; he has worked as a lecturer in education, as a school principal/head teacher, and is founder of the 'World of Dyslexia' websites. He is editor of 'Dyslexia Teacher', 'Dyslexia Parents Resource', 'Dyslexia Adults Link', 'Dyslexia College', 'Dyslexia Online Magazine', and the 'Dyslexia Online Journal'. He is also Course Director of the Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia.

John Bradford is a pioneer in the field of distance assessment of dyslexia, and works with children and adults with dyslexia, dyspraxia, Attention Deficit and other learning difficulties.

Thank you for the report. It was very detailed. The amount of information given on aides and support was very extensive, unlike most educational psychologists' reports I have seen which contain mostly scales of tests performed, which mean very little to the average person. Most reports may contain one or two recommendations for how to support the person after the assessment. Yours, however, contained a couple of pages of help and support. The report also seemed to have a caring element to it - again unlike most other reports which are very cold and clinical in their wording. Once again I thank you for your time and effort. This has made a big difference to how my son now views his problem. He feels less embarrassed because he knows he has a specific problem and that he is not just "stupid" as he has referred to himself in the past. I received your report on Saturday and that was the first time I have ever seen him smile and not feel embarrassed when his problem was discussed. Thank you from both of us (S.C., Lancashire, UK)

"I found your report extremely clear and helpful. Thank you again for all your trouble." K.W. (St Petersburg, Florida)

" I am a clinical Child Psychologist. I have referred parents to your organization to assess dyslexia. The parents and I are very happy with the assessment and comprehensive report. (S.W.Z., USA)

"I have used your test before and each time the school has arranged for my daughter to receive extra help through their learning differently program." K.F. (Pt. PLeasant, New Jersey)

"I was impressed with your assessment as well as your recommendations. It confirmed my suspicions about my daughter, age 11 years old. I got her tested further by Hoover Dyslexia Center in Birmingham, Alabama, which also showed she had dyslexia." A.W. (Birmingham, Alabama)

"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! I received the results yesterday and I am so happy to finally have something in black and white to give to the school where my son goes. They are willing to make the necessary accomodations for him. I can't thank you all enough!!! I am forever grateful to you all. My son feels so much better, too, knowing that there's nothing wrong with him except that his brain processes information different than others. It has nothing to do with his intelligence. Again, thank you!! (K.K., Arizona)

"Charlotte really enjoyed doing the tests." L.P. (Denver, Colorado)

"Thank you so much for such a detailed report. It's lovely to know that I have not been a paronoid parent and now I can get on with supporting my daughter to truly achieve her maximum potential. The school have now agreed to offer her some support, I couldn't be happier with your service." L.B. (Hampshire, UK)

"I just wanted to let you know how much my wife and I appreciate not only the professional nature of the assessment, but your true concern that comes across in your material." J.H. (Orlando)

"I've been VERY pleased with your service and all the tips you provide at the end of the report. I will be recommending you to others!" (M.G., Germany) (Adult test)

"You completed an assessment on my son at the end of July this year. I have given a copy to his school and they are very impressed with the sensitive way it has been written . . . I am very pleased that your assessment has received so much praise." L.S. (Lincoln, UK)

"The results of the test far exceeded the cost. I learned things about myself that I never realized. I will be reviewing your assessment and suggestions this weekend and lay out a plan of attack." V.N. (Illinois) (Adult test)

"When my youngest son was assessed for dyslexia we had to spend two and a half days in a strange environment, then return for a third time to find out the results. I strongly feel that being able to complete the assessment at home with a parent is a much better alternative. I think the results will more accurately reflect the true behavior of the child in his natural environment and it provides for greater objectivity for the expert in assessing the results." D.E., (Mass.)

"Thank you. We as a school ordered the test. Great test! We will be using it again." G.H. (Boston, Mass.)

"I just wanted to let you know that I received the results of Jordan's test in the mail yesterday. I cannot thank you enough for returning the results so quickly. I was very impressed with how thorough the report was. The conclusions confirmed my suspicion after all these years that Jordan does have dyslexia and I am grateful to you for providing me with a way in which to have him tested. We will also pursue your recommendation to have Jordan see a ... specialist. I will be asking for more help for Jordan in the classroom based on your recommendations. Thank you again, so much, for your help. " L.W.. (South Carolina)

"I wanted to thank you for your prompt, yet thorough, assessment of my daughter Jenny. You were literally an answer to a prayer, and have helped me to put together several disjointed pieces of information regarding Jenny's life and learning experiences. I wish you the best of luck with your endeavor and pray that you may continue to enrich people's lives!" N.N. (Illinois)

"Thank you for your very detailed report which was returned so promptly. We have already passed a copy on to Tom's very supportive school and they have promised to help in any way they can. Thanks to your help and advice perhaps we can now make a real difference to his life". B.W. (Belfast, N. Ireland)

"I have found the test layout to be extremely user-friendly, and easy to follow. The guidelines and suggestions given helped. It seemed less of a test and more of a game, resulting in more relaxed 'work', and better performance by my daughter, who 'despises' any form of 'sit down and work' atmosphere, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it myself." R.H. (Richmond, Virginia)

"You will never know how much your diagnosis means to us. We finally have the accurate label for her problem. Kelly can now start receiving the correct type of education that she needs. Thank you for giving her a second chance!" N.D. (Texas)

"As far as the test is concerned, I found it very easy to follow and give. . ." S.P. (New York State)

". . . you helped me out with my Dyslexia test not too long ago. I really don't think I had the opportunity to thank you and to let you know how much I appreciate what you did. I'm doing well in school and I'm almost ready to graduate. If it wasn't for you I can honestly say that I don't think I would have made it this far. You did an awesome job with the test and you reached a whole age group that wasn't being met before. I didn't have the 2000 dollars other testing centers were asking for and if I didn't get help then I would have had to drop out of college, and I'm the first in my family to go." T.T. (Denver, Col.) (Adult test)

"I received your evaluation today. Thank you so much for all your help. I am so impressed with the completeness and efficiency of the test. What a wonderful idea it is to have this test so accessible to everyone. I don't know what I would have done if your idea did not exist on the Web. You certainly provided a wonderful service for us. Keep up the innovative ideas. I will be forever grateful." F.E. (Kanab, Utah)

" I received the test results yesterday. Thank you for a job well done . I think that your recommendations will be helpful in planning my son's upcoming school year." L.J-P. (Birmingham, UK)

"I just wanted to thank you for putting so much time and effort into my evaluation. You have done me a great service and I can't even begin to express my gratitude." B.C. (Philadelphia) (Adult test)

"Thank you for your kind suggestions and helpful hints. They have been well received by my daughter." F.S. (South Australia)

"I received your evaluation of Stephanie some time ago, but would like to thank you for your excellent attentive service. Kirsty was very pleased with your report and delighted with your praise of her story. Thank you." J.M. (San Francisco)

"We were delighted with Robert's report. I can see an improvement in Robert immediately, a "relief " now that his genuine difficulties have been identified on paper. He is more settled and putting more effort into improving now. Despite my best efforts, mum still continued the school's" He's lazy" approach. She has only now, with your assessment report as a second opinion, changed her attitude to praise and support - so thanks!" Dyslexia tutor (Gloucester).

"Thank you for your help with my daughter Julie. The University of -------- was very impressed with the completeness of the Report and with the test itself. She is now able to move forward and get her degree." F.V-H. (Boston, Mass.)

"I am writing to thank you for your assessment of my daughter Lucy. It was a relief that you confirmed my suspicions that she is dyslexic." S.D. (Dubai)

"Thank you for your fast and efficient service." K.L. (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

" I appreciate your assistance and quick response!" M.H. (New York) (Adult test)

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your fast response and to tell you this means a lot to worried parents!" A.L. (Liverpool, UK)

"Thank you for your Assessment Report for Lucy. It will sure help us with her future schooling needs as well as her social needs." C.C. (Anchorage, Alaska)

"I just wanted to let you know that, as you recommended in your report, I was tested for Irlen Syndrome. The results of the screening show that I have a severe case of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. I have some temporary filters now and the written page looks completely different. It doesn't move around -- its flat and clear and quite amazing. Thank you for providing me with that insight. I had never heard of this syndrome before. I also wanted to let you know that optometrists do not test for this in the US -- there are separate testing centers." (H.L., Illinois) (Adult test)

"After receiving your report, I made the decision, after much research, to arrange for brain imaging from the standpoint of neuroscience, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology and the different parts of the brain in relation to behavior ... What I found is that since September, when I took your test, the results of the test at Direct Learning are pretty much verifying what has been found on the S.P.E.C.T/brain imaging studies! " (L.J., N. Ireland) (Adult test)

"I just received the test results in the mail today, and I was very satisfied with the acuracy and quality of your report. I will definitely recommend you in the future!" (M.G.. Hinterzarten, Germany)

"I just want to say thank you for the report, it's been very very helpful. I would also like to say how impressed I was with the service I received from Direct Learning." (M.P., Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK) (Adult test)

"I do want to thank you again for providing such a wonderful service. You've helped me a lot!" (M.G., Germany) (Adult test)

Original copies of all the above emails and letters are kept in our offices.