Learning difficulties such as dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dysgraphia (difficulty with writing), or dyscalculia (difficulty with maths) can affect a child’s progress at school and their confidence more broadly. Identifying the specific nature of these difficulties is the first step toward getting the right support in place.
Left unaddressed, learning difficulties can affect a child’s self-esteem, motivation, and enjoyment of school. Early identification allows teachers, parents, and other professionals to put targeted strategies in place sooner rather than later.
Our assessments combine cognitive testing with academic achievement evaluations, looking closely at patterns of strengths and difficulties across reading, writing, and mathematics to reach a clear diagnosis.
Benefits of a Learning Difficulties Assessment
Children who are struggling to keep up with reading, writing, or maths despite appropriate teaching and support may benefit from an assessment, particularly if the gap between their effort and their results seems out of step with their overall ability. Parents and teachers often notice these difficulties first, and an assessment can help clarify what’s really going on and what kind of support will help most.
Available Services
- Cognitive testing combined with academic achievement assessments across reading, writing, and maths.
- Identification of a specific learning disorder with impairment in reading (dyslexia) writing (dysgraphia) and mathematics (dyscalculai).
- A clear picture of your or your child’s learning profile, including cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses.
- Comparison of results against age-based academic and cognitive norms.
What to Expect
- An initial case consultation to discuss your child’s learning concerns.
- Cognitive and academic testing across key learning domains.
- A detailed diagnostic report containing the assessment results and practical recommendations to support learning at school and at home.
- A feedback session to talk through the results together.
- Support liaising with your child’s school or other service providers to help put recommendations into practice.
How to Access This Service
Contact our friendly admin team via our contact page, phone or email address to start the intake process. We will send you an intake form and our information sheet and consent form and an NDIS service agreement if you have an NDIS plan with funding allocated for psychology.