Dyslexia Assessments
Dyslexia and learning assessments for children, adolescents and adults
At The Social Domain, we provide comprehensive assessments for people experiencing persistent difficulties with reading, writing, spelling or other areas of learning.
A dyslexia or learning assessment can help identify the reasons behind these difficulties and provide a clearer understanding of an individual's learning profile, strengths and support needs.
For children and adolescents, an assessment can also provide parents and schools with practical recommendations to support learning at home and in the classroom.
What is a Dyslexia or Learning Assessment?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that primarily affects reading and spelling. It is not related to intelligence and can occur in people with a wide range of cognitive abilities.
A dyslexia or learning assessment looks at a range of academic and learning skills to better understand where difficulties are occurring and why. It can assist in identifying Specific Learning Disorders, including difficulties with reading, written expression and mathematics, as well as broader learning difficulties that may be affecting academic progress.
The assessment may explore areas such as:
Reading accuracy and fluency
Reading comprehension
Spelling and written expression
Phonological processing
Number understanding, calculation and mathematical reasoning
Working memory and processing speed
A dyslexia or learning assessment may be helpful if you or your child:
Have persistent difficulty with reading or spelling
Read slowly or have difficulty reading fluently
Struggle to translate ideas into written work
Have persistent difficulty understanding numbers, learning maths facts or performing calculations
Are falling behind academically despite putting in significant effort
Avoid reading, writing or maths tasks
Have a family history of dyslexia or learning difficulties
Show a noticeable difference between abilities in different areas of learning
What does the assessment process look like?
For Children & Adolescents
A thorough learning assessment can provide clarity when a teacher or parent has concerns about a child’s reading, writing, spelling or maths.
Step 1: Intake Appointment
Participants: Parent, or with a child 15 years or older
We gather information about your child’s developmental and learning history, including the difficulties they are currently experiencing at school and at home.
This helps us understand their individual circumstances and determine the most appropriate assessment approach.
Step 2: Learning Assessment Session
Participants: Child only
This session focuses specifically on your child’s academic and learning skills.
The assessment may explore reading accuracy and fluency, spelling, writing, maths and the underlying processing skills that support learning.
The aim is not for your child to pass or fail. Instead, we are building a detailed understanding of how they learn and where they may benefit from additional support.
Step 3: Feedback Session
Participants: Parent, or with a child 15 years or older
After reviewing the results, your psychologist will discuss the findings with you and explain what they mean for your child.
You will also receive a clear written report outlining the assessment findings and recommended next steps. Recommendations may include adjustments or support at school, targeted intervention, therapy or other strategies appropriate to your child’s needs.
For Adults
Dyslexia and learning assessments can be helpful for adults who have experienced ongoing difficulties with reading, writing, maths or other areas of learning.
The assessment process is tailored to the reason for referral and generally includes an initial appointment, assessment session and a feedback session to discuss the findings and recommendations.
FEES:
Assessments Fees depend on the assessment type and the time required to administer, score, and report.
Medicare rebates may be available for some assessment services depending on eligibility and referral requirements. Please speak with our team about your options before booking
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