Specific Learning Disorders

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Learning and Educational Assessment - Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)

Specific Learning Disorders are neurological conditions that affect a person’s ability to acquire and use academic skills such as reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia) or mathematics (dyscalculia). This is despite the person  having average or above-average intelligence.

A learning profile identifies the individuals’ abilities in reading, writing, spelling or maths. It can also help to identify strengths and any difficulties in certain areas of academic achievement and identify specific learning difficulties such a dyslexia or dyscalculia.

Bridging Psychology conduct Learning and Educational Assessments for school aged children and adults.

Assessments usually include multiple interviews with the individual or parent/caregiver and any other relevant professional in the person’s life. Review of relevant documents and consultations. A written, comprehensive and tailored report of the results, diagnosis and recommendations with a final feedback session. This requires our clinicians to engage in 13 hours of work. If your assessment is complex and we estimate more time is needed, we will inform you about the need for an additional session as early as possible in the assessment process.

Please get in touch with the clinic to discuss tailoring the assessment specific to your needs.

What's the Process at Bridging Psychology

Getting started is straightforward. Simply book online or phone our intake team and, if you intend to claim a Medicare rebate, upload your GP Mental Health Care Plan. Our referral step takes only a few minutes. Within two to four weeks we arrange an initial consultation in which your psychologist explores your background, clarifies the changes you want to see and sets an agreed treatment roadmap. Therapy then settles into weekly or fortnightly sessions that always tailored to your goals. Every six sessions we pause to review progress, adjust objectives and prepare any reports required for your GP. When you are satisfied with the gains made, we either move to occasional appointments or conclude with a practical self-care plan that supports your ongoing wellbeing.

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