Dyslexia Screening Test (DST) Ages 7 -12
This is not a diagnostic tool but rather an assessment that indicates if dyslexia could be present. The DST is a risk assessment for dyslexia.
Our test administrators consist of professional Educational Consultants, and Registered Teachers whose qualifications have been approved by ‘Pearsons Australia’ (not an Association), and accredited to administer the assessment.
The Dyslexia Association refers to Educational Consultants that meet these requirements.
An assessment with our consulting Educational Consultant will incur a fee and includes a report with recommendations for school, and home.
Service available in Melbourne, Rockingham WA and Sydney.
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Educational Assessment/Diagnostic Assessment Ages 7 to Adult
This assessment is conducted by Health professionals which tends to be a Registered Psychologist usually with a background in education.
The Dyslexia Association refers to our consulting Psychologist backed by a team of Health Care professionals.
The difference between the two services is:
- A DST is an at risk assessment, not a diagnosis, performed by an experienced teacher with a background in working with dyslexic students.
- The Educational Assessment, is referred to our consulting Psychologist. It is a diagnostic test and, if criteria is met, leads to a diagnosis rather than a risk assessment.
An assessment through our consulting Psychologist will incur a fee and includes a report with recommendations for home and school.
Service available in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Canberra, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
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Please
note: The above is offered as a guide. It is not intended to be definitive. An Association can set criteria to meet for their acceptance into their Association. The Dyslexia Association criteria requires an Educational Consultant to meet the standards set by the independent authority in their area of expertise.
Solution Focused
The Dyslexia
Association supports a Multi-Sensory
Dyslexia program that
allows the individual to
develop their strengths
without exploiting their
weakness. This sort of
program will include but
not be limited to:
- Experiential,
visual and
kinesthetic approach
(multi-sensory) to
reading
- Non-phonics
(non-linguistic/language)
based approach to
reading that
develops visual and
auditory encoding
skills
- A positive
approach which
provides gentle
guidance to
encourage positive
attitudes to
learning and life
situations
- A respectful
approach to rebuild
self esteem by
valuing the visual
learning style of
the individual and
understanding the
experiences of the
individual
- A program that
can address the
conditions that can
co-exist such as
dyspraxia,
dysgraphia,
dyscalculia,
ADD/ADHD
- Professional
Membership with The
Dyslexia Association
and a licensing
facility
All professional
members accepted and
recommended by The
Dyslexia Association
meet the above criteria.
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contact details
Recommendations can
be made by The Dyslexia
Association to a
professional however it
is up to the individual
to make an informed
decision as to the help
they ultimately commit
to.
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