Helping Children Understand How They Learn

Specialist dyslexia assessment, multi-disciplinary assessment and evidence-based literacy intervention for children and young people.

Assessments
Orton Gillingham Intervention

1 in 10

people are dyslexic

Multilingual Team

English, Spanish, Catalan

15+ years

supporting families in Barcelona

What do we offer?

We offer tailored pathways depending on each child’s needs, previous assessments, and current support requirements.

Specialist Dyslexia Assessment

A comprehensive, specialist assessment of your child's reading, spelling and writing profile, including the underlying cognitive and linguistic skills that support literacy.

Assessments are carried out by an experienced SpLD Assessor and follow SASC guidelines.

Multi-Disciplinary Assessment

When there may be more than one area of need.

For children where concerns extend beyond literacy and there may be multiple learning or developmental needs requiring assessment by both an SpLD Assessor and psychologist.

Orton Gillingham Intervention

For children with existing assessments or diagnoses, we begin directly with targeted intervention planning. This includes:

  • Review of existing reports

  • Individualised intervention plan

  • Immediate start of OG sessions

  • Ongoing progress monitoring

Meet our Founder

Dyslexia Barcelona is led by Fiona, a specialist in dyslexia and literacy development with over 20 years’ experience supporting children and families.

Fiona is a certified Dyslexia Specialist and Assessor through the British Dyslexia Association. She is also a Member of the Orton Gillingham Academy and a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist through the Centre for Effective Reading, International Dyslexia Association.

Work With Us

  • “From the first meeting, Fiona was so warm and reassuring. Our son was nervous about being assessed but quickly relaxed with her. The assessment was very thorough, and we came away feeling like we finally understood how he learns and how we can support him.”

    — Parent of a primary school student

  • “We had lots of questions and weren’t really sure where to start. Fiona took the time to listen to our concerns and carried out a really detailed assessment. The feedback afterwards was clear and easy to understand, and we now feel much more confident about supporting our child at school and at home.”

    — Parent of a primary school student

  • “We had been struggling to understand why our daughter was finding reading so difficult. Fiona’s assessment gave us a much clearer picture of her strengths and difficulties. She explained everything so clearly and gave us practical advice about what to do next.”

    — Parent of a primary school student

❊ FAQs

  • A psycho-educational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that looks at how a child learns, thinks, and processes information. It assesses cognitive abilities (like memory, attention, and problem-solving) as well as academic skills such as reading, writing, spelling, and math. The assessment helps identify a child’s strengths and areas where they may need extra support, providing clear guidance and practical strategies for parents, teachers, and schools to help the child thrive.

  • Assessments can be conducted from age 7, once children have had some exposure to reading and writing instruction. However, signs of learning difficulties can appear earlier, and informal screening or early support can still be helpful before this age.

  • The full assessment usually takes 3–4 hours and is split into two sessions: one with our child neuropsychologist and one with our dyslexia assessor.

  • Yes, we offer online intervention sessions that are tailored to each learner and focus on building reading, spelling, and writing skills through structured, multi-sensory methods. Our sessions are based on the Orton Gillingham approach.

  • Absolutely. Our team is multilingual and we have extensive experience working with bilingual and multilingual children. Assessments and interventions take into account the child's language background and are adapted to meet their unique needs.

  • We understand the challenges of navigating education systems in a different country, especially when your child is struggling. We offer clear, compassionate guidance, help families communicate with schools, and provide practical support that works across cultures and curricula.

Get in Touch

We understand that seeking support can be an daunting step. If you have questions about assessments or Orton Gillingham intervention services, we’re here to help.

Reach out and we’ll respond as soon as possible.