Learning Difficulties
Having learning difficulties (or a disability) is frustrating for the actual person who has it and also for family and partners. It may be frustrating as the parents know that their child is struggling with spelling and reading and they do not know how to help.
It may be frustrating for someone’s partner that they forget three items that they asked to take out of the fridge or for the parent whose child cannot read like their peers. The child may have phonological difficulties and the partner may have a working memory problem. Both of them may have dyslexia.
The assessment involves interview, reading of material provided (past reports for example), administering assessment tests, feedback about results and a report.
Students in primary and secondary schools may be eligible for learning support plans. Universities can help with allowing more time for exams.
My Psychologist has worked as a Psychologist in the South Australian Education Department as well as in private practice.
My Psychologist is very experienced in assessing children, adolescents and adults who have 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
