Dyslexia Assessment

The Specific Learning Disorder that involves difficulty in reading, called Dyslexia, is prevalent in many children and can be diagnosed in early Primary School. Every child can experience a variety of different symptoms but some of the main ones are:

• slow and effortful reading
• omitting or adding letters or syllables in reading or writing
• difficulty in understanding the meaning of what is being read
• inability to remember grammar and syntax rules
• spelling mistakes

These and other characteristics can give a specialist the first signs that the child may be experiencing some sort of learning difficulty. In simple terms, if a student’s ability is subpar compared to his/her age group, and no other neurological or environmental reason exists, then an assessment for Specific Learning Disorder should be conducted.

The assessment is based on a combination of diagnostic tools for the student’s cognitive and learning abilities in order to assess if there is indeed a difficulty, and its severity, but mainly to see if we can identify the contributing factors. Based on current research, we can then make a valid diagnosis. The purpose of the diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder is the development of an individualized intervention plan.

In our center, we use the latest diagnostic tools in combination with parent, teacher, and other specialist information to make a valid diagnosis. Most importantly we work together to form an intervention plan based on each student’s difficulties and needs.