Learning Assessments in Sydney.
Learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia can affect how a person reads, writes, spells, organises written work, or understands mathematics.
For some people, these difficulties become obvious during school. Others may reach adolescence or adulthood before recognising that long-standing challenges with reading, writing, or maths may reflect an underlying learning difference rather than a lack of intelligence, effort, or motivation.
A learning assessment can provide clarity about how someone learns, identify strengths and challenges, and inform recommendations for support at school, university, work, and everyday life.
Common Reasons People Seek an Assessment.
You may be considering an assessment if you or your child:
Finds reading slow, effortful, or tiring
Frequently needs to reread information to understand or remember it
Experiences ongoing difficulties with reading, spelling, or writing
Knows what they want to say but struggles to get it onto paper
Finds mathematics, numbers, or calculations particularly challenging
Is falling behind at school or university despite effort
Feels bright and capable but continues to struggle academically
Requires accommodations or support at school, university, or work
Wants a clearer understanding of learning strengths and challenges
What Can a Learning Assessment Explore?
Dyslexia
Dyslexia primarily affects reading accuracy, reading fluency, spelling, and written language processing.
Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia affects writing and written expression and may involve difficulties with handwriting, spelling, organising ideas, and getting thoughts onto paper.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia affects mathematical learning and may involve difficulties with numbers, calculations, time, measurement, and mathematical concepts.
Learning differences often occur alongside ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental differences, which can also be considered as part of the assessment process where relevant.
What Does the Assessment Involve?
Designed to explore learning strengths, challenges, and possible learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Includes:
Pre-assessment questionnaires
Clinical interview
Cognitive assessment
Academic assessment
Feedback session and comprehensive report
May be suitable if you:
Are experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, or mathematics
Would like a better understanding of learning strengths and challenges
Require recommendations for school, university, or workplace supports
Are seeking accommodations or adjustments
Would benefit from a comprehensive assessment of learning and cognitive skills
Fee: $2,800
How Can a Learning Assessment Help?
A learning assessment can help:
Clarify learning strengths and challenges
Identify specific learning disorders where present
Inform evidence-based recommendations and supports
Guide educational accommodations and adjustments
Support access to school, university, or workplace supports
Improve confidence and self-understanding
A Strengths-Based Approach
Learning assessments are not about measuring intelligence or looking for deficits. They are about understanding how someone learns best, recognising their strengths, and identifying the supports that may help them thrive.
At Lavender Psychology, assessment is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to the individual.
What this means:
Looking beyond grades or test scores alone
Identifying both strengths and challenges
Considering the broader context of a person's life and learning experiences
Recognising the impact of ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental differences where relevant
Providing practical recommendations and supports
What Happens Next?
1. Get in Touch
Reach out via the contact form or email. I'm happy to answer questions and discuss which assessment pathway may be the best fit for your needs.
2. Complete Your Intake Forms
Before the assessment begins, you'll be sent intake forms to complete. These help me understand your background, experiences, goals, and the questions you'd like the assessment to explore.
3. Questionnaires
You'll receive questionnaires to complete before your assessment sessions. In some cases, a partner, parent, or another person who knows you well may also be asked to provide information.
4. Attend Your Assessment Sessions
We'll meet to explore your experiences in depth through interview and assessment sessions. The process is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to you.
5. Feedback
We'll then meet for a feedback session to discuss the outcomes and next steps. You'll also receive either a summary letter or comprehensive report, depending on the assessment pathway selected.
Fees.
Learning Assessment (12+)
Fee: $2,800
Includes:
Pre-assessment questionnaires
Clinical interview
Cognitive assessment
Academic assessment
Feedback session
Comprehensive written report
FAQs
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Do you assess dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia?
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Yes. Learning assessments can explore difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics, either individually or together.
Can learning differences occur alongside ADHD or autism?
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Yes. Learning differences frequently co-occur with ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental differences. Assessment considers the broader picture of how someone learns, thinks and functions
Do I need a referral?
3
No. Most learning assessments do not require a referral.
What happens if a diagnosis is not identified?
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Assessment can still provide valuable information about learning strengths, challenges, and support needs, regardless of whether a diagnosis is identified.
Can assessment reports support school, university, or workplace accommodations?
Yes. Assessment reports may help support applications for educational adjustments, workplace accommodations, or other supports where appropriate.
Considering a Learning Assessment?
If you'd like to learn more, you're welcome to get in touch.