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Learning difficulties and dyslexia assessment in Perth
A broad picture of how a young person learns. It checks whether difficulties meet the criteria for a specific learning disorder in reading, written expression or maths, such as dyslexia, language-based dysgraphia or dyscalculia.
Psychological and Educational Assessment
This assessment is usually undertaken when a parent or guardian requires a broad overview of their young person’s learning. These assessments are also routinely conducted where specific queries centre around underlying learning issues and can identify if any of the difficulties present meet criteria for a specific learning disorder relating to reading, written expression and / or mathematics (e.g. Dyslexia, language-based Dysgraphia or Dyscalculia).
What is included
- Parent / carer initial and subsequent feedback consultations
- Intellectual assessment (assessments are age dependent and may include the WPPSI-IV, WISC-V or WAIS-5)
- Educational assessment (phonological processing, reading, writing, spelling, mathematics & skills using a comprehensive battery of valid and reliable academic tests)
- Examination of relevant information including background history, interventions received, developmental and educational history
- Comprehensive Psychological report (including recommendations & professional diagnosis if criteria met)
Tools used
Tool
What it is
Used with
WPPSI-IV
Intellectual assessment
Younger children
WISC-V
Intellectual assessment
School-age children and teenagers
WAIS-5
Intellectual assessment
Older teenagers and adults
Academic test battery
Phonological processing, reading, writing, spelling and maths
Age-appropriate tests
Questions about this assessment
Can you diagnose dyslexia?
Yes, where the criteria are met. Dyslexia is the common name for a specific learning disorder with impairment in reading. The assessment can also identify a specific learning disorder in written expression (often called dysgraphia) or in mathematics (often called dyscalculia).
Do we need a GP referral?
No. Parents can contact Psychology House directly. Your child does not need a referral from a GP or any other professional. Referrals are also accepted from school personnel, GPs, school psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals.
Does Medicare cover it?
Psychoeducational assessments are not covered by Medicare, even with a GP mental health plan, because those plans cover mental health care and counselling only. Some private health insurers cover parts of the process, depending on the insurer and your level of cover, so please check with your provider before booking.
How long does it take?
Exact timeframes depend on the assessment required and your child’s age, and an estimate is provided once your child’s needs have been discussed. The written report generally takes approximately 3-4 weeks once the assessment is completed.
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Fee
Outlined and agreed before services begin
Where
65 Solomon Street, Mosman Park
Outlined and agreed before services begin
Where
65 Solomon Street, Mosman Park
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