• Have an eye test to ensure that vision problems are not causing the learning difficulty. 

• Get your child's hearing tested if you have concerns about their hearing. 

• Complete 6 months of intervention targeting reading, writing, or maths. For example, Macqlit/Minilit, small group learning at school, tutoring, or speech pathology.

• You will not be able to get a diagnosis. 

• An education assessment can still be completed to help you understand what intervention should be targeting. 

• You are welcome to book an assessment for 6 months time and complete intervention first. Appointments can be cancelled up to 24 hours before and you will be sent a reminder. 

• You will need to book two appointments. 

       Appointment 1: Education Assessment.

       Appointment 2: Cognitive Assessment. 

• After the education assessment, if the results are not consistent with a Specific Learning Difference you will be given a choice whether or not to proceed with the cognitive assessment.

• You are welcome to book only an education assessment and arrange the second time on the day of your appointment. 

• The assessment begins with a short interview regarding your learning history and experiences. 

• The first appointment will involve an education assessment which may include reading, writing, and/or maths depending on your needs. 

• We use a range of assessment tools to get a thorough understanding of your literacy and numeracy skills, including the WISC and WIAT. 

• Each appointment takes 1 - 2 hours and breaks can be provided if needed.

• After the assessment you will be provided with a report summarising the results, providing identification of a Specific Learning Difference (if appropriate), and with tailored recommendations. 

• We can assess children and adults. 

• Children can be assessed from 5 years old but should have completed Kindy and 6 months of intervention first.