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Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorders

Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorders Assessments

Understand your child’s learning strengths and support their reading journey

If your child is finding reading, spelling, writing or understanding and using language more difficult than expected, an assessment can provide clarity and guidance. Our combined dyslexia and language assessment helps identify your child’s strengths, understand their learning profile, and recommend practical next steps to support their literacy and language development.

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Build confidence in reading and learning – online or face to face

Learning to read and communicate confidently are key milestones, but some children continue to experience literacy or language challenges despite support.

Our assessments help identify whether your child’s learning profile is consistent with dyslexia, developmental language disorder (DLD), or both, while still recognising their strengths. Using a family-centred, evidence-based approach, our Speech Pathologists provide practical recommendations that support learning at home and at school.

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Our assessment is a single, comprehensive package that assess a child’s complete language and literacy profile.

Your $1,600 package includes:

  • An initial case history session with your family
  • Two to three face-to-face assessment sessions using standardised, evidence-based assessment tools
  • A comprehensive written report summarising findings, diagnosis (where applicable) and recommendations. This report can be used to support VCAA applications.
  • A feedback session to walk you through the results and next steps, in person or online
  • Practical strategies for home and school, tailored to your child

Assessments are available at our Mount Waverley and Werribee clinics, or in the community (travel fees apply). This service is available for children aged 6–18 and is a private-pay service, as it is not funded by the NDIA.

Overview of the $1,600 dyslexia and DLD assessment package, including sessions, report and feedback
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Overview of the $1,600 dyslexia and DLD assessment package, including sessions, report and feedback
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How a dyslexia assessment can help

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Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects reading, spelling and written language. It is unrelated to intelligence, and many children with dyslexia have strengths in other areas of learning.

DLD is a common language disorder that makes it harder for children to understand and/or use spoken language, without being explained by another condition such as hearing loss or intellectual disability. It can affect vocabulary, sentence structure, following instructions and telling stories, and often overlaps with reading and literacy difficulties.

If your child continues to struggle with reading, spelling, literacy, or understanding and using language despite support, an assessment can help identify their learning profile and guide future support.

Getting started with telehealth is simple. Contact us and we’ll send you everything you need to get set up.

 

We’ll help you arrange an online appointment at a time that suits you, wherever you are in Australia. Before your first session, we’ll provide clear instructions on how to connect to your appointment.

 

For children, we encourage families to set up a quiet, comfortable space with as few distractions as possible. This helps your child stay engaged and get the most benefit from their therapy session. Laptops and tablets are preferred over phone screens.

 

If you have any questions about getting set up for telehealth, our team is here to help.

The assessment is a single package priced at $1,600, covering both dyslexia and DLD. This includes assessment sessions, a full written report, and a feedback session to discuss the results and recommendations. Travel fees apply if the assessment takes place outside our clinics.

Our experienced Speech Pathologists complete these assessments in Melbourne, focusing on the language and literacy skills that underpin all communication skills. Where appropriate, we may recommend collaboration with other professionals.

After your assessment, you will have a feedback session to discuss the results and the next steps as well as a written report and practical recommendations to support your child at home and at school.

Yes. The assessment provides valuable information that can help families and schools better understand your child’s learning needs and identify effective support strategies.

Early identification helps children access appropriate support sooner, building confidence and improving literacy outcomes over time.

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Give your child the best support to navigate their school journey.

If you’re concerned about your child’s reading or literacy development, we’re here to help.

 

Book a dyslexia assessment today or contact our team to discuss whether this assessment is right for your child.

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