Reading & comprehension
How accurately and confidently a person reads, understands and makes meaning from written information.
Assessment services
Specific Learning Disorder Assessment
A careful evaluation of reading, writing, and mathematics to understand why learning feels harder than it should. Assessments bring clarity, the right supports, and access to adjustments at school, university, or work.
- Suitable for
- Ages 6 and above
- Cost
- $1,600 to $2,200
- Format
- In-person
- Turnaround
- Report in 2–3 weeks
Understanding how you learn
A specific learning disorder affects the way a person acquires and uses academic skills — most often in reading (dyslexia), written expression (dysgraphia), or mathematics (dyscalculia). It has nothing to do with intelligence or effort.
Our assessments compare a person's learning profile against their overall ability, so we can pinpoint exactly where the difficulty lies and, just as importantly, where their strengths are. The result is a clear explanation and a practical plan for support.
What we explore
What we explore
A specific learning disorder assessment looks across several connected areas, including:
Written expression
Spelling, handwriting, written language, and organising ideas on the page.
Mathematics
Number understanding, calculation, and mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.
Thinking & learning
Understand how a person learns, reasons, solves problems and applies their cognitive strengths.
Memory & processing
Working memory, processing speed, and other thinking skills that support learning.
Learning history
Looking at school reports, past supports, and how learning challenges affect everyday life
The process
How the assessment works
A clear, structured process so you always know what comes next.
- 1
Contact us
We gather some background to match you with the right assessment, then confirm a fixed price and availability.
- 2
Onboarding
You complete our onboarding paperwork and share school reports or documents that support your assessment.
- 3
Assessment process
We complete cognitive and academic testing, drawing on developmental history and teacher or workplace feedback.
- 4
Results and recommendations
You receive a detailed written report with results and recommendations within 2 – 3 weeks.
Outcomes
What you'll receive
Every assessment concludes with clear, practical outcomes you can act on:
- A comprehensive written report outlining findings and whether criteria are met
- Personalised, practical recommendations for support at home, school, or work
- Guidance on next steps, services, and any relevant funding or supports
More information
What to expect from a learning assessment
We begin by understanding what prompted the assessment — whether it's ongoing difficulty at school, a plateau in progress, or a need for formal evidence to access adjustments.
Using standardised cognitive and academic tests, we build a detailed profile that shows how someone learns best and where they need support. This makes recommendations specific and genuinely useful rather than generic.
A diagnosis, where one is warranted, unlocks practical supports — from classroom adjustments to exam provisions — and helps everyone around the learner understand that the difficulty is real and workable.
Led by experienced clinicians
Assessments use gold-standard, evidence-based cognitive and academic tools.
Strengths as well as challenges
We highlight what a learner does well, so support builds on genuine strengths.
Evidence you can use
Reports are written to support applications for adjustments and provisions.
Good to know
Questions, gently answered
A few of the things people often wonder about before booking an assessment.
No. Medicare rebates are not applicable for assessments.
Yes. A 50% deposit is required 7 days before your assessment to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your assessment.
Yes. Our reports are written to provide the evidence schools, universities, and exam bodies typically require when considering adjustments.
Once the assessment is fully completed, you will be provided with the report within two to three weeks.
"Understanding how you learn changes everything that follows."
Begin with a conversation
If learning has felt harder than it should, reach out. We'll talk it through gently and help you decide what feels right.
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