Clear answers about how your child learns
Comprehensive Dyslexia, ADHD and learning difficulties assessments for children and adolescents — personally conducted by psychologist Vanessa Gunton
If your child is struggling at school and exhibiting challenges with learning or attention, a comprehensive assessment replaces guesswork with clear answers and a practical plan.
Educational assessments in Perth, tailored to your child
Every assessment uses recognised standardised testing tools and includes a comprehensive written report with recommendations your child's school can act on — plus a dedicated feedback session to talk everything through.
The complete picture — cognitive ability, academic skills and attention assessed together in one process and detailed in one report.
When writing is slow, effortful or hard to read — find out what may be impacting your child's written expression and what could help.
For children who find reading and spelling unexpectedly hard — provides guidance on ways to support your child's learning at school and home.
For children who find numbers and maths persistently challenging.
Understand the why behind your child's struggles with attention, focus and emotional regulation.
Formal identification of giftedness — provides clear data your child's school can use for extension, enrichment and acceleration.
Welcome to Butterfly Psychology for Kids
Vanessa Gunton is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). She has worked extensively across many different educational settings in her role as a school psychologist and has over 28 years of experience providing psychological support for children, parents and teachers in Perth.
Vanessa is also a mum of three, including a son diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD — she understands the journey many parents find themselves navigating with their own child.
CONTACT
If you are not sure where to start, getting in touch can be a helpful first step.
A: 7 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant WA 6153
E: vanessagunton@butterflypsychology.com
P: 0434 470 381
W: butterflypsychology.com
Medicare Provider: 6060242B
Please note: assessment services do not attract Medicare rebates.
