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Commonly Held Myths Surrounding ADHD. ADHD Assessment Diagnosis Perth.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents. Despite its...
Vanessa Gunton
Feb 163 min read
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Dyslexia Assessment & Testing Perth - Challenging the Myths About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities. Despite its prevalence and decades of research, many myths persist about what...
Vanessa Gunton
Feb 23 min read
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The Connection Between Dyslexia and ADHD: Understanding the Overlap
The Connection Between Dyslexia and ADHD: Understanding the Overlap. Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) are separate...
Vanessa Gunton
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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How do I prepare my child for their psychology assessment?
How do I prepare my child for their psychology assessment? An assessment for your child can be a valuable experience to help better...
Vanessa Gunton
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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How is ADHD Diagnosed
Identification and early diagnosis of ADHD is essential to provide the appropriate supports.
Vanessa Gunton
Jun 16, 20242 min read
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Special Examination Arrangements for Specific Learning Disorders such as Dyslexia
Students with a diagnosis of a specific learning disorder, such as Dyslexia are eligible to receive special examination arrangements
Vanessa Gunton
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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Dysgraphia: What is it and When can it be Diagnosed
Dysgraphia is a specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression.
Vanessa Gunton
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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Assistive Technology: What is it and how can it help my child with Dyslexia?
Children with specific learning disorders, such as Dyslexia, can use assistive technology to help support them with their challenges and...
Vanessa Gunton
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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How are specific learning disorders diagnosed?
A psychological and educational assessment with a qualified psychologist can examine if a child or adolescent is exhibiting learning...
Vanessa Gunton
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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What is giftedness?
There is no universally agreed upon definition of giftedness.
Vanessa Gunton
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Supporting a Child with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents.
Vanessa Gunton
Jul 15, 20233 min read
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Acceleration and Gifted Children
Acceleration is an intervention that allows a gifted child to progress through an educational programme at a faster than usual rate or...
Vanessa Gunton
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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When can Dyslexia be diagnosed?
Children can be diagnosed with dyslexia before they turn eight if they have struggled with the acquisition of skills in reading and spelling
Vanessa Gunton
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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Raising a Gifted Child
Raising a gifted child comes with many highs such as the sense of pride parents may feel as they observe their young child achieve beyond...
Vanessa Gunton
Jul 22, 20222 min read
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What is Working Memory?
Working memory is one of the brain’s executive functions that allows us to work with information without losing track of what we are doing.
Vanessa Gunton
Jun 5, 20222 min read
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What are Specific Learning Disorders?
A specific learning disorder is characterised by persistent difficulties learning a key academic skill.
Vanessa Gunton
Apr 9, 20224 min read
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Dyslexia and Self-Esteem in your Child
Six tips to help build your dyslexic child's confidence and self-esteem.
Vanessa Gunton
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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What is an IQ test?
An IQ test is an objective measure which can formally identify the level of intellectual functioning for a child’s age. There are...
Vanessa Gunton
Aug 28, 20212 min read
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Dyscalculia: What is it and how does it impact children?
Dyscalculia is an innate neurological difficulty in learning and comprehending mathematics.
Vanessa Gunton
Jul 25, 20212 min read
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My child has been diagnosed with Dyslexia…now what?
Many children who experience academic difficulties sense that there is something different about the way they learn compared to other...
Vanessa Gunton
Jun 19, 20212 min read
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