Dyslexia
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder that mainly affects reading and writing skills. It is a difficulty that is not due to a lack of intelligence, motivation or adequate teaching, but to problems related to language processing in the brain.
People with dyslexia may have difficulties with word recognition, decoding letters and sounds, and reading and writing fluency. These problems can lead to difficulties with spelling as well as reading comprehension. Dyslexia can also affect the ability to write automatically and fluently, which can make note-taking and writing essays difficult.
For a diagnosis of dyslexia
should go in the following situations:
Problems with learning to read and write
Delays in language development
Difficulties with concentration and memory
Problems with eye-hand coordination
Learning difficulties in mathematics
Long-term learning problems
Familial occurrence of dyslexia
Observations by teachers and specialists
Diagnosis of dyslexia
The diagnosis of dyslexia is the basis for the development of an individual educational and therapeutic plan to support the child's learning and to improve his or her reading and writing skills. Early diagnosis and appropriate support can make a significant difference to a child's development and educational success.
Price for full dyslexia diagnosis £1,400
Meeting with parents
Psychological consultation - 50 min
Two meetings 60-90 min
interview with the child,
intelligence test, dyslexia test
Meeting with parents
Psychological consultation - 50 min
Diagnosis
Dyslexia diagnosis is a comprehensive assessment process that aims to identify a person's reading and writing difficulties. Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder characterised by difficulties in decoding text, reading comprehension and writing. The diagnosis process involves several key stages:
DIAGNOSIS STAGE I
Interview with parents/carers
Gathering detailed information about the child's development, educational history, learning difficulties, family and health situation.
STAGE III DIAGNOSIS
Psychological tests
Administering an intelligence test (Stanford Binnet 5), administering a test for school failure (SB 6/18) including assessment of cognitive functions ( such as working memory, attention and phonological processing) and executive functions and identifying the child's strengths.
V DIAGNOSIS STAGE
Analysis of results
Test and observation results are analysed to identify specific patterns of difficulties characteristic of dyslexia.
STAGE II DIAGNOSIS
Assessment of listening and language skills
The study includes tests that assess reading skills, including information processing speed and word decoding accuracy, reading comprehension, as well as written skills such as spelling and syntax.
STAGE IV DIAGNOSIS
Observation of behaviour
Observation of the child's behaviour during tasks, both in school and home settings, to identify possible compensatory strategies or other difficulties.
STAGE IV DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis report
Produce a detailed report containing the results of the research carried out, diagnostic conclusions and recommendations for further work and educational support.
If you notice the above symptoms, it is a good idea to go to a specialist such as a psychologist, speech therapist or special educator who will carry out the appropriate diagnostic tests and make a diagnosis.
Therapeutic support
Already at Stage IV of the diagnosis you are given suggested forms of therapeutic support to get your child into professional help as soon as possible. All forms of comprehensive assistance are offered by our Kids Medic Centre.
