Dyslexia Assessments in Melbourne
Clear Answers, Real Direction
If your child is struggling with reading, spelling, or writing, you’re likely asking:
Is this dyslexia? And what do we do next?
At Little Voices Speech Pathology, we provide comprehensive dyslexia assessments designed to give you clarity, not confusion, so you can move forward with confidence. And yes, our assessments can provide you with an approved diagnosis of dyslexia.
We support families across Melbourne, with many travelling from regional areas and interstate for our specialised assessments.
Our assessment process
We aim to make the process structured, supportive, and easy to navigate.
1. Initial discussion
We begin with a parent consultation to understand your concerns, your child’s history, and current challenges.
2. Comprehensive assessment session
Your child completes a range of assessment tasks designed to explore reading, spelling, and underlying processing skills.
3. Analysis and report
We carefully analyse the results and prepare a detailed report outlining your child’s learning profile.
4. Feedback session
We meet with you and relevant teachers to explain the results in clear, parent-friendly language and guide you through next steps.
You might be noticing that your child:
Is falling behind in reading or spelling
Finds it hard to sound out unfamiliar words
Struggles to remember letter-sound relationships
Avoids reading or becomes frustrated with schoolwork
Has strong verbal skills but difficulty getting ideas onto paper
Is losing confidence or saying things like “I’m just not good at this”
If this sounds familiar, an assessment can help you understand why your child is struggling and what support will make the biggest difference.
When should you consider a dyslexia assessment?
What makes our dyslexia assessments different?
Not all assessments provide the same level of insight.
Our approach goes beyond identifying difficulties on the surface. We assess the underlying skills that impact reading, spelling, and written language, so we can give you meaningful, targeted recommendations.
We assess areas such as:
Phonological processing
Rapid automatized naming
Orthographic processing
Working memory
Processing speed
Reading and spelling development
This allows us to build a clear picture of your child’s learning profile, not just whether they are struggling, but why.
Our approach also includes:
Specialist dyslexia assessment and diagnosis
We focus specifically on dyslexia and literacy, using comprehensive tools to understand your child’s reading and spelling profile.Clear, parent-friendly explanations
We explain assessment results in plain language, so you feel confident understanding your child’s needs and next steps.Evidence-based recommendations
Our recommendations are grounded in structured literacy and the science of reading, so support is practical, targeted and effective.Support beyond the assessment
We guide you through next steps and can collaborate with your child’s teachers to ensure both you and the school clearly understand your child’s learning needs, recommended support and intervention pathways, while also supporting your child’s confidence and wellbeing.
What you’ll gain from an assessment
After your child’s assessment, you will have:
A clear understanding of your child’s strengths and areas of difficulty
Insight into whether dyslexia is present
A detailed, easy-to-understand report
Specific, practical recommendations for support at home and school
Guidance on appropriate intervention approaches
Recommendations for school support and accommodations (we meet directly with relevant school staff to ensure they understand your child’s distinct profile and needs).
Our goal is for you to walk away feeling:
👉 Clear
👉 Confident
👉 Equipped to take the next step
Do our assessments provide a dyslexia diagnosis?
Yes!
Where appropriate, our comprehensive assessment process can lead to a formal identification / diagnosis of dyslexia.
We assess the underlying skills that are known to be associated with dyslexia, allowing us to determine whether your child’s learning profile is consistent with a diagnosis. And yes, Speech Pathologists can diagnose dyslexia. For more information about that read our blog post: Can a Speech Pathologist diagnose dyslexia?
Our goal is not just to give a label, but to provide meaningful understanding and direction.
What happens after the assessment?
You’ll leave not just with answers, but with a clear plan.
Assessment is just the beginning.
We can support you with:
Structured literacy intervention
Ongoing therapy
School advocacy and accommodations
Guidance around assistive technology
Supporting your child’s confidence and self-belief
You don’t have to keep guessing
If you’ve been wondering whether your child may have dyslexia, getting the right assessment can make all the difference.
Early understanding leads to more targeted support, and often a significant shift in confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book an assessment.
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No, support can begin based on your child’s needs. However, an assessment can help guide targeted intervention and support long-term planning.
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A child can receive a screening assessment for dyslexia from the age of 4 years, as signs are apparent in preschool. A full dyslexia diagnosis can be done once a child has had 6 months of appropriate literacy teaching.
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Yes, our reports provide detailed, evidence-based information that can be used to support school discussions and planning. Our reports can also be used for applying for accommodations in exams.
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Yes, Speech Pathologists are the professionals with a strong understanding of the underlying areas contributing to dyslexia - phonological and orthographic processing. For more information on this, read my blog post: Can a Speech Pathologist diagnose dyslexia?
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