Seeking clarity? We provide timely, comprehensive, Learning assessments so you can move forward with confide
Considering a Learning Assessment (also known as Educational Assessment or Learning Disorder Assessment) is an important step towards better understanding yourself or your child’s unique learning profile. It can help to identify learning differences and profiles such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, specific Learning Disorder (SLD), Nonverbal Learning Difficulties
At Nurtured Thoughts, we offer a warm, respectful environment that balances convenience with clinical excellence, so you feel supported and empowered throughout the process.
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Why Consider
A Learning Assessment
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Access to Supports and Accommodations: A formal Learning Assessment can help qualify you or your child for educational supports, learning adjustments, workplace accommodations, or referral to specialists if additional help is needed.
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Clarity and Understanding: Gaining a deeper understanding of how you or your child processes information can provide valuable insights into strengths, learning styles, and areas that may benefit from targeted support.
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Evidence-Based Tools: We use validated, widely recognised assessment instruments (e.g. WIAT-3, KTEA-3) to ensure our evaluations are accurate, comprehensive, and tailored to each individual’s needs.
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Universal Recognition: Our comprehensive reports are designed to meet the requirements of schools, universities, workplaces, healthcare providers, and the NDIS, giving you the tools to advocate for the right supports and opportunities.
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Why Choose Nurtured Thoughts
for Your Learning Assessment
All assessments at Nurtured Thoughts are conducted by Heather, our Clinical Psychologist Registrar. Heather specialises exclusively in psychological assessments, dedicating her time and expertise to delivering thorough, accurate evaluations.
Her focused practice ensures she remains up to date with the latest diagnostic guidelines, research, and best-practice methodologies. By working solely in assessments, Heather applies the most effective tools, delivers comprehensive evaluations, and interprets results to the highest professional standard.
This level of specialisation ensures that assessments are thoughtful, thorough, and provide a clear, reliable understanding of each individual’s unique learning profile. Whether the assessment is for dyslexia, dyscalculia, giftedness, or broader learning differences, you can feel confident knowing your care is guided by someone deeply immersed in the science and practice of psychological assessment.
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Assessment Session (2 hours)
If proceeding, Heather will conduct a detailed two-hour assessment using standardised tools, structured activities, and discussions to explore cognitive skills, processing abilities, memory, attention, and academic performance.
Questionnaires for Report
Questionnaires may also be completed by you and/or key people in your or your child’s life (such as family members, teachers, or tutors) to provide additional perspectives. Heather will then dedicate approximately four hours to reviewing the information and preparing a detailed report.
Initial Intake Session (1–1.5 hours)
We begin with an intake session to explore your background, current concerns, and any learning-related experiences or challenges. If it appears unlikely that a formal learning diagnosis will be confirmed, Heather will explain this at the outset, allowing you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed.
Feedback Session (1 hour)
Once the report is ready, we’ll schedule a feedback session to discuss the findings, answer any questions, and outline clear recommendations and next steps.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The intake session helps determine whether a full assessment is likely to be beneficial. If Heather feels that a formal learning diagnosis is unlikely, she will explain this during the session so you can make an informed decision about proceeding.
Some common signs that may suggest a learning difference include:
• Ongoing difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, or maths
• Trouble following multi-step instructions
• Significant differences between effort and academic results
• Frequent frustration, fatigue, or anxiety around schoolwork or learning
• History of needing additional support at school or university
If you notice any of these patterns, a Learning Assessment can provide clarity and direction.A Learning Assessment can help identify:
• Dyslexia (reading difficulties)
• Dyscalculia (mathematics difficulties)
• Dysgraphia (writing difficulties)
• Giftedness or intellectual strengths
• Processing speed, memory, and executive functioning challenges
It can also highlight areas of learning that would benefit from targeted support strategies, even if a formal diagnosis isn’t made.We usually book your feedback appointment about 3 weeks after your final assessment session. This allows time for any additional forms to be returned and for Heather to complete a thorough report.
If you require a faster turnaround, please let us know. In urgent cases—and if all forms are returned promptly—the process can sometimes be finalised within 1-2 weeks, or within 48 hours of receiving all required documentation.Yes. We offer Learning Assessments for children aged 5 and above, as well as adults of all ages. Each assessment is carefully tailored to the individual’s age, needs, and learning goals.
No. As a Clinical Psychologist Registrar, Heather can provide official diagnoses but cannot prescribe medication.
However, if additional supports such as therapy, tutoring, or assistive technologies are recommended, Heather will include tailored suggestions in your report and can refer you to appropriate professionals as needed.
After your assessment, you will receive a detailed report and have a feedback session with Heather to discuss the results and next steps.
Depending on the findings, your report will include:
• A summary of learning strengths and challenges
• Formal diagnoses (if applicable)
• Practical recommendations for home, school, university, or workplace supports
• Strategies to enhance learning success and reduce barriers
Heather will provide tailored advice based on your or your child’s individual needs.We can assist with any documentation needed to access educational or workplace supports.
Our reports include:
• An official diagnosis (if applicable)
• An assessment of functional impact
• Specific support recommendations
You can then share the report with your school, university, or employer as part of their reasonable adjustment process. We are happy to assist with any required forms or letters.Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that affects reading accuracy, fluency, decoding, and spelling, despite normal intelligence.
Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that affects reading accuracy, fluency, decoding, and spelling, despite normal intelligence.
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difference that impacts understanding of numbers, mathematical concepts, and performing calculations.
Dysgraphia is a specific learning difference that affects handwriting, spelling, grammar, and organising written work.
A Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) refers to persistent difficulties with reading, writing, or maths that are not explained by low intelligence or lack of educational opportunity.
Nonverbal Learning Difficulties involve strong verbal skills but challenges with visual-spatial tasks, coordination, social skills, and interpreting non-verbal information.
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