Author name: Leigh Thomas

Learning to complete maths tasks can be a challenging process for many children. Having difficulty making progress in maths does not necessarily mean that a child has a specific learning disorder in maths. There are a number of reasons that a child finds it challenging including poor maths instruction, less practice with skills than peers, […]

Learning to write can be a difficult process for many children. It involves both cognitive and physical skills. Producing writing is a complex process that requires co-ordination of motor processes (handwriting), language skills, and literacy skills. Some children find learning to write more challenging than their peers, even when provided with appropriate teaching and instruction.

Learning to read can be a difficult process for many children. Reading is an academic skill that needs systematic and careful teaching, as well as the opportunity for supported practice. Some children find the process of learning to read more challenging than their peers, even when provided with appropriate teaching and instruction. These children may

When you start to investigate concerns about your child’s learning the different terms used can be confusing. In Australia, Specific Learning Disorder, is the official diagnostic name for learning disabilities which are commonly known as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. What are learning difficulties? When given effective instruction most children learn the fundamental skills required to

We all want the best for our children – that they are happy, make friends, and do their best at school. As your child progresses through school it may become apparent that they are having difficulty with learning or making progress in one learning area. When this happens, an assessment may be beneficial in pinpointing