Learning Disabilities
Evidence-based assessment and intervention for
dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and academic challenges.
Building confident learners through personalised support.
dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and academic challenges.
Building confident learners through personalised support.
Description
Common learning challenges that children face include difficulty reading, writing, spelling, and doing mathematics. Children may also struggle with organising belongings, paying attention, concentrating, frequently making spelling mistakes, being easily forgetful, getting distracted and inattentive, and showing poor performance at school despite effort.
Our detailed, in-person assessments include: Assessment of Overall Development, IQ (Intelligence Quotient) to understand cognitive strengths, Motor Skills evaluation, Academic Skills testing in reading, writing, and mathematics, Adaptive Behaviour assessment, Learning Disability-specific protocols, in-depth discussion with parents, Play & Social Development assessment, and Sensory Assessment. All evaluations are conducted by our team of paediatric experts.
Key point
- Reading Skills (Decoding & Comprehension)
- Writing & Spelling Patterns
- Mathematical Reasoning & Calculation
- Attention & Concentration Span
- Memory (Working & Long-Term)
- Visual-Motor Integration
How do I know if my child has a learning difficulty or just needs more practice?
Learning disabilities persist despite practice and effort. Warning signs: reading 2+ years below grade level, letter reversals beyond age 7, extreme homework struggles (taking 3x longer than peers), strong verbal skills but poor writing, or consistent mathematics difficulty despite understanding concepts. If academic struggles persist for 6+ months despite extra support, book an assessment.
At what age can learning disabilities be diagnosed?
Early signs emerge around age 5-6 when formal academics begin. We can assess children from age 5 onwards. However, some learning disabilities (especially dyscalculia) become clearer around age 7-8. Early intervention significantly improves outcomes, so don’t wait for “falling too far behind” – assess when you first notice consistent struggles.
What therapies help with learning disabilities?
We use evidence-based approaches: Structured Literacy programmes (Orton-Gillingham based) for dyslexia, multi-sensory mathematics interventions for dyscalculia, explicit writing instruction for dysgraphia, Occupational Therapy for fine motor and visual-motor skills, and strategies for attention and executive function. Plans are personalised based on your child’s specific learning profile.
Will my child need therapy forever?
No. Our goal is building compensatory strategies and skills that become automatic. Most children need intensive intervention for 12-24 months, then maintenance support while skills solidify. We also train parents and collaborate with schools to ensure support continues beyond therapy. Many children successfully mainstream with appropriate accommodations.
Can you help with school coordination and IEP support?
Yes. We provide detailed assessment reports for schools, recommend appropriate accommodations (extra time, assistive technology, modified assignments), participate in IEP meetings when needed, and train teachers on evidence-based strategies. We believe school partnership is essential for generalising skills beyond therapy sessions.