Learning Assessments Brisbane
Supporting Children & Adolescents Through Insightful Learning Assessments
Understanding Learning Assessments
Brisbane Centre for Psychology also provides a range of other specialist learning tests:
A learning assessment is a way of better understanding how your child learns. Every child has their own strengths, as well as areas where they may need a little extra support. Through an assessment, we look at your child’s thinking skills, academic abilities, and emotional wellbeing to build a complete picture of their learning profile.
The goal isn’t just to identify challenges—it’s also to recognise your child’s unique abilities. With this insight, parents, teachers, and support teams can work together to create the right environment for your child to grow, feel confident, and succeed at school.
Types of Assessments
A learning assessment can explore several areas, including:
- Cognitive Abilities – how your child understands, reasons, and solves problems.
- Academic Skills – such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Social & Emotional Wellbeing – factors like attention, motivation, and confidence that can affect learning.
In some cases, a specific learning disorder assessment may be recommended to look for conditions such as:
- Dyslexia – difficulties with reading
- Dyscalculia – difficulties with maths
- Dysgraphia – difficulties with writing
What To expect
The process usually involves one-on-one sessions with your child, where we use a range of activities and tasks to gather information. Afterward, you’ll receive a clear and detailed written report, along with a feedback session where we walk you through the results in simple, easy-to-understand language.
This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and talk through any next steps. If extra support is recommended, we’ll guide you with suggestions—whether that’s therapy, school strategies, or other helpful services—so you and your child feel supported moving forward.
Understanding When and How Learning Assessments Can Help
Parents often wonder when a learning assessment might be helpful, what the process involves, and what they can expect to gain from it. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions to help you feel informed and supported.
How do I know if my child needs a learning assessment?
The need for a learning assessment varies hugely from person to person. Some factors could include:
- Academic struggles
- Significant gaps or discrepancies
- Persistent challenges
- Negative impact on daily life
- Family history
- Educator or professional concerns
- Advanced academic performance
- Rapid learning and retention
- Intellectual curiosity and passion
- Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Creative and original thinking
- Special interests and advanced domain knowledge
What does a learning assessment look like?
Learning assessments take various forms depending on the individual’s age, concerns and goals for the assessment. The most common components are as follows:
- Clinical interview
- Cognitive assessment
- Academic assessment
- Behavioural observations
- Social-emotional assessment
What outcomes will a learning assessment provide?
A learning assessment assesses for a prospective diagnosis of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and/or dysgraphia. The results of a learning assessment can provide valuable insights into an individual’s learning profile, guide educational planning, and inform the development of appropriate interventions and accommodations to support their learning needs.
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