Child with Learning Difficulties
Having a child with learning difficulties (or a disability) is challenging for the child, family and school. The family may not know how to help. The child may also disengage from learning and want to avoid school that is trying to seek funding to support the child but needs a diagnosis to do that.
The assessment can involve interview, reading of material provided (past reports for example), a selection of assessment tests, feedback about results, diagnosis (if appropriate) and recommendations.
Students in primary and secondary schools may be eligible for learning support plans. Universities can help with allowing more time for exams, for example.
My Psychologist has worked as a Psychologist in the Education Department as well as in private practice.
My Psychologist is very experienced in the assessment of child with learning difficulties and disabilities.
To discuss your concerns and book an appointment, go to My Psychologist’s Contact Us page.
Learn more about Educational Assessments
My Psychologist can undertake educational assessments that cover a child’s, teenager’s or adult’s academic skills and cognitive skills. Such educational assessments might be suggested by the child’s school, university learning support adviser, a medical specialist or even a concerned parent. We assess children and teenagers so they can receive curriculum modification and learning support and also adults who may seek accommodations to exam sitting… Read more here
Please call 0427 277 237 to arrange an appointment or to discuss further.
