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Dyslexia Assessment
A Dyslexia Assessment is a really helpful way to understand what's holding someone back and affecting their confidence. It gives parents, teachers, and the child themselves - a clearer picture of how they learn. Connect with a senior Nuvirtis clinician for a thorough assessment with both remote and in-person options available.
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Understanding
Dyslexia in Children
Symptoms of
Dyslexia in Children
DYSLEXIA
Physical symptoms
In children, dyslexia often shows through the mechanics of reading and writing. This can include slow or laboured reading, frequent mistakes when copying text, difficulty with handwriting, or confusing similar-looking letters.
Children may also lose their place while reading, skip words or lines, or have trouble remembering sequences such as the alphabet or number patterns. These difficulties can be tiring and frustrating, making schoolwork feel like a constant struggle.
Emotional & Mental
Dyslexia can affect how children feel about learning and themselves. Many children become frustrated, anxious, or self-conscious, especially if they compare themselves to peers who learn reading and spelling more easily.
They may avoid reading aloud or show signs of low confidence. On the other hand, children with dyslexia often develop resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Recognizing their strengths alongside their challenges is key to building self-esteem and motivation.
When to seek an evaluation
Consider an assessment if difficulties with reading, writing, or spelling are persistent, affect school performance, or impact your child’s confidence. Early evaluation helps families and teachers understand your child’s specific needs and put in place strategies that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Understanding dyslexia early gives children the support they need to succeed academically and feel confident in their abilities.
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects reading, spelling, and sometimes writing. It is not linked to intelligence. Children with dyslexia can be highly creative, curious, and talented in many areas, but traditional learning tasks may be more challenging.
Dyslexia often runs in families and may only become noticeable when children start school, although early signs can sometimes be seen in younger children. Understanding dyslexia early can make a huge difference by helping children develop strategies to learn effectively and gain confidence in their abilities.
Common forms of Dyslexia in Children
Phonological Dyslexia: This is the most common type - people struggle to break words down into their component sounds. They might read "cat" as "bat" or have difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words. Reading becomes a guessing game based on word shape rather than systematic decoding, which makes it exhausting and unreliable.
Surface Dyslexia: This form affects recognizing whole words by sight, so children may read slowly and rely heavily on sounding words out. Some children have a mixed type, showing characteristics of both phonological and surface dyslexia, which can make reading and spelling particularly tricky. Others may have visual dyslexia, where letters or words appear to move, blur, or switch places while reading.
What are the root causes of Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is primarily linked to how the brain processes language and sounds. It tends to run in families, so if a parent or sibling has dyslexia, a child is more likely to have it too. Differences in brain development, especially in areas that handle phonological processing, working memory, and visual-verbal integration, are also involved.
While the exact causes are not fully understood, it is clear that dyslexia is a natural variation in learning and not the result of poor teaching, effort, or intelligence. Early identification and support are key to helping children reach their full potential.
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Complementary consultation
Your child’s dyslexia assessment begins with a comprehensive consultation. This is conducted over the phone with your dedicated care navigator, where you'll be invited to share your observations and experiences openly.
You will be asked about your child’s learning history, school performance, reading habits, and any concerns at home. This discussion helps guide the full evaluation and ensures that the assessment focuses on your child’s specific challenges and strengths.
Clinical Assessment
If the initial consultation suggests dyslexia, a senior clinician will carry out a full evaluation. This involves reviewing your child’s developmental and educational history, observing reading and writing skills, and assessing language processing, memory, and attention.
Age, personality, and environment are all considered, along with any co-occurring difficulties such as ADHD or anxiety. The aim is to gain a complete understanding of your child’s strengths, challenges, and learning needs.
Diagnostic Report and further recommendations
After the assessment, you will receive a detailed report outlining your child’s results, the clinician’s observations, and whether your child meets the criteria for dyslexia. The report also provides practical recommendations for home and school, including strategies to support reading, writing, and organisational skills.
Your clinician will discuss the findings with you, answer questions, and help you put the guidance into practice. The focus is on understanding your child, building on their strengths, and providing tools that help them feel capable, confident, and supported in learning environments and everyday life.
DYSLEXIA
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Speak with your dedicated care navigator in an initial consultation where we focus on understanding your unique situation and gather essential information.
Free consultation
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Via the client portal, You'll be matched with a Nuvirtis clinician who specializes in exactly what your child needs.
Appointment scheduling
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Choose between our virtual, hybrid or in-person assessment pathways - based on what suits your family best.
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Begin the assessment process. Our clinicians use proven tools such as Conners 3, Vanderbilt, and adhere strictly to the diagnostic guidelines set out by the DSM-5.
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Assessment
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Connect with your provider via online video conference to talk about your concerns, discuss your goals, and receive a comprehensive clinical diagnosis.
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