Every child learns differently. Our dyslexia assessments help identify the specific learning needs of your child, to ensure that they get the right support.

 

How is dyslexia assessed?

 

Comprehensive dyslexia assessments at the Literacy and Learning Centre look at your child’s skills in the five key areas needed for reading—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  We understand how stressful and worrying it can be when your child is having a hard time learning to read, and we’re here to help you understand what’s going on and what can be done to support them.

 

Each assessment is tailored to your child’s age and year level.  A dyslexia assessment can help explain why your child is struggling with reading and provide clear, practical recommendations for support—whether at school or through private tutoring.

 

We also assess spelling and writing skills to check for dysgraphia, as many children with reading difficulties may also find writing challenging.

 

To find out more about dyslexia and what research tells us about dyslexia click here 

 

How to help your child

If you are concerned about your child’s literacy skills, the first step is to book in an initial consultation with one of our Psychologists.  This provides important background information which is use to plan your child’s assessment and is also valuable in identifying if there are any other factors that might be affecting academic performance such as anxiety, low self-esteem, attention, language delay.  This information allows for the most accurate assessment of your child’s learning and ensures that recommendations are aligned to your child’s individual learning needs. 

 

If you would like more information about our dyslexia assessment service or to make an appointment with one of our Psychologists, please click here. Our friendly reception staff will be happy to assist you in taking the first step to support your child. 

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