​Dyslexia Assessment Services for Children
At The Soundmill Centre, we understand that every child has unique learning needs. A dyslexia assessment can be the first step in unlocking your child's full literacy potential. By identifying key areas where your child could benefit from professional assistance, we aim to provide comprehensive support and a tailored treatment plan to help them overcome the challenges associated with dyslexia.
The Importance of a Professional Dyslexia Test
Personalised Treatment
A thorough dyslexia test is crucial because the severity of dyslexia varies between everyone. After an initial assessment with our experienced professionals, we create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your child's requirements. Our consultations and therapy sessions are research and evidence-based, improving your child's learning.
Educational Adjustments
A dyslexia test for kids can provide their teachers with the insights they need to make necessary accommodations at school, such as extended time for tests or eligibility for helpful programmes that support their learning. These adjustments are vital in supporting your child's educational journey.
Boosting Self-Esteem
Understanding how their brain functions in reading and writing can significantly boost your child's self-esteem. A dyslexia assessment highlights areas of improvement and identifies cognitive strengths, helping your child feel more confident in their abilities.
Why Choose The Soundmill Centre for Dyslexia Testing?
We provide an excellent, family-friendly dyslexia help service that focuses on positive and sustainable outcomes best suited to your child’s needs.
Highly Experienced Staff
Our team consists of qualified and trained speech pathologists who tailor sessions to each individual using best practices grounded in research. We focus on speech, language, and literacy development to support your child effectively.
Flexible Treatment Services
We offer flexible dyslexia treatment services to accommodate your family's needs. Our practitioner can visit your child at their day-care centre, kindergarten or school, or you can opt to visit our warm and friendly clinic. We also offer web-based sessions to accommodate families nationwide.
Community Focused Approach
Our treatment plans include the learner's community, such as family, teachers, and other professionals, to help your child reach their literacy and language development potential. By working together, we create a supportive environment that encourages growth and learning at every corner.
Benefits of Speech Therapy at The Soundmill Centre
Although dyslexia is often thought of as a condition primarily affecting reading, it also has a major relationship with speech. People with dyslexia can have trouble identifying speech sounds and may fall behind in reading comprehension as a result. Most kids with dyslexia can excel in the classroom but need assistance to be taught in a way that suits them best. Our speech therapists can help build literacy in several ways, including treatment and support for:
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Phonemic awareness skills
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Oral language comprehension
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Auditory processing skills
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Word-retrieval skills
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Fundamental letter-sound knowledge
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Short-term memo
Understanding Dyslexia & Speech Therapy
Many people are familiar with the concept of dyslexia but believe that it mostly involves reversing letters when reading or reading words backwards. While reading is a common struggle for individuals with dyslexia, it is not the only symptom. Here are some common signs among different ages.
Ages Three & Four
Pre-schoolers at risk for dyslexia may begin talking later than their peers. They may have trouble learning left and right; they may also exhibit difficulty learning to tie their shoes. Rhyming may present a challenge.
Ages Five & Six
Around this age, dyslexia symptoms may become more obvious. Children may complain about how hard reading is or say they don't want to go to school. They may have trouble sounding out simple words such as "map" or "cat."
Ages Seven to 12
Between these ages, students may exhibit slow, awkward reading, difficulty with new words, and avoidance of reading aloud. Additionally, they may have messy handwriting and trouble remembering details like dates and names. Unfortunately, many teachers fail to recognise these signs, which results in a continuous struggle with learning.
Teens & Beyond
Between these ages, students may exhibit slow, awkward reading, difficulty with new words, and avoidance of reading aloud. Additionally, they may have messy handwriting and trouble remembering details like dates and names. Unfortunately, many teachers fail to recognise these signs, which results in a continuous struggle with learning.
Contact The Soundmill Centre Today
For any questions or concerns or to book a dyslexia test at our Adelaide clinic, contact our friendly team today. You can call us on 0456 484 058 or leave us a message on the contact page, and we will be in touch as soon as possible. Let us guide you through this journey with care and expertise tailored to children's unique learning needs.