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.
We support families across Melbourne, with many travelling from regional areas and interstate for our specialised assessments.
When should you consider a dyslexia assessment?
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.
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).
Why choose a Speech Pathologist to support your child's literacy difficulties or dyslexia?
Speech pathologists are the best professionals to support students with dyslexia for several reasons:
1. We have a strong understanding of language development and how it relates to literacy.
2. We can assess and diagnose dyslexia and create individualised treatment plans.
3. We have training and expertise in evidence-based practices for teaching reading and writing.
4. We can work with students to improve phonological awareness, decoding, comprehension and spelling.
5. We have experience collaborating with other professionals, like teachers and psychologists, to ensure the best possible outcomes for students with dyslexia.
Overall, speech pathologists are uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive support for students with dyslexia and help them achieve their full potential.
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.
What you’ll gain from an assessment
Our goal is for you to walk away feeling:
👉 Clear
👉 Confident
👉 Equipped to take the next step
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.
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