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Learning Disorders & Educational Assessments

24/1/2015

 
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Our understanding of intellectual and learning difficulties has come a long way in the last 100 years. We are now able to use comprehensive educational, academic and intellectual assessments to assist in identifying a child's or teenager's learning strengths and weaknesses. With the start of the school year just around the corner it can be helpful to consider where your child's learning is currently placed.

Child Psychologists and Adolescent Psychologists use a wide variety of research based assessment tools to investigate learning strengths and weaknesses. Intellectual ability, memory, concentration, attention and language processing are all factors which can impact on a student's performance in the classroom. An experienced Psychologist can help investigate these areas of a child's functioning and determine how to best meet their learning needs.

Difficulties such as Developmental Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Intellectual Disability can all have a tremendous effect on a child's academic success. Comprehensive assessment by a Child Psychologist can assist in identifying such conditions, as well as helping parents and teacher to understand the needs of the individual. Raising awareness of these needs can be an important first step which allows tailored strategies and techniques to be implemented in the best interest of the individual.

Gifted and Talented (GAT) students can also benefit from assessment by a Psychologist. Some individuals have unique intellectual strengths. By identifying their higher level of ability their curiosity and learning potential can be nurtured. Raising awareness of a Gifted student's abilities can help teachers and parents to provide intellectual stimulation in order to allow them to flourish.  

Some students may also be eligible for additional assistance or support at school. Learning assessments can help in determining a child's eligibility and guiding access to services.

If you or a teacher have concerns about your child's performance at school please contact us and we would be happy to discuss your situation. We can provide advice on whether a learning assessment may be helpful for your unique circumstances.

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    Child Psychologist Daniel Wendt is the Principal Psychologist of Oracle Psychology in Newcastle, NSW.

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  • Home
  • Psychological Services
    • Autism Spectrum Disorders >
      • Autism Assessments
    • Behaviour Difficulties
    • Behaviour Support Plans
    • Comprehensive Assessments >
      • Dyslexia Assessments
      • Learning Assessments
    • Mood Difficulties >
      • Child & Adolescent Depression
      • Child & Adolescent Anxiety
      • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
      • Childhood Trauma & PTSD
    • Psychological Court Reports >
      • Section 32 Assessments
    • Telehealth Child Psychology
  • Our Child Psychologists
    • Claire Mortimer, Child Psychologist
    • Dan McAlpine, Child Psychologist
    • Daniel Wendt, Child Psychologist
    • Doug Angus, Child Psychologist
    • Kerri Corkill, Child Psychologist
    • Madeline Cordingley, Child Psychologist
    • Merel Van Emmerik, Child Psychologist
    • Mhairi Gray, Child Psychologist
    • Monica Hattendorff, Child Psychologist
    • Tanya Hopwood, Child Psychologist
    • Terra Harrison, Child Psychologist
    • Travis Boehm, Child Psychologist
  • Fees & Rebates
  • Contact Us
    • Locate Us
    • About Us
  • Psychologist Articles
    • Scientific Critiques
  • Multidisciplinary Referrals