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Understanding how you learn changes everything. Assessments and support at Succoris.
Assessments and therapy for learning differences — dyslexia, dyscalculia, processing differences, and related challenges.
Key information you should know
- Learning difficulties are often not identified until school pressure increases — assessment at any age is worthwhile.
- A psychological assessment clarifies specific learning differences and drives practical recommendations.
- Many learning difficulties co-occur with ADHD or anxiety — we assess the full picture.
Signs you might benefit from learning difficulties support
- Significant difficulty with reading, writing, or spelling despite adequate instruction
- Struggles with mathematics or numerical concepts inconsistent with general ability
- Poor working memory — difficulty holding and using information
- Slow processing speed — taking longer to complete tasks than expected
- Frustration, avoidance, or distress around school or learning activities
- A gap between perceived potential and academic performance
How therapy can help with learning difficulties
Learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and processing difficulties affect education, work, and confidence. Formal assessment can clarify strengths and challenges and inform supports at school or university.
Therapy may focus on self-understanding, anxiety, and practical strategies after assessment. Identifying learning difficulties at any age can open doors to accommodations and a more accurate story about how you learn best.
Psychologists who support learning difficulties
6 psychologists with experience in learning difficulties.
Grace Crowley
Clinical Psychologist & Assessment Liaison
Gracie is a clinically endorsed and AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist. She works with clients across the lifespan (ages 8 and above) with a strong passion for supporting people who have experienced complex trauma.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Maddy Stenlake
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Madeleine works integratively with adults supporting a wide range of psychological presentations with care and clarity.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with MaiaraMaiara Kunzler
Psychologist
Maiara is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and collaborative space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with MalwinaMalwina Patton
Psychologist
Malwina provides a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She works with individuals across the lifespan, helping people make sense of their experiences and move towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Melanie Shannon
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Melanie is a child and adolescent psychologist specialising in early intervention. With experience across schools, hospitals, and private practice, she enjoys working collaboratively with children, their families, and the wider network of care.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with SumairaSumaira Yousaf
Psychologist
Sumaira Yousaf is a registered General Psychologist with extensive international clinical experience across Australia and the UAE. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a warm, strengths-focused approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Common questions about learning difficulties
What are learning difficulties?
Learning difficulties are differences in how a person processes certain kinds of information, affecting skills like reading, writing, or maths, despite adequate learning opportunities. Examples include dyslexia and dyscalculia. They are not a reflection of intelligence or effort. With understanding and the right support, people with learning difficulties can thrive at school, work, and beyond.
How do I know if my child, or I, might have a learning difficulty?
Signs can include ongoing difficulty with reading, spelling, writing, or maths that seems out of step with other abilities, avoidance of certain schoolwork, frustration, or falling behind despite trying. Learning difficulties are sometimes missed and can co-occur with ADHD or anxiety. A psychological assessment can clarify what is happening and guide practical support, at any age.
What does a learning assessment involve, and how does it help?
A learning assessment uses structured, standardised tools to build a clear picture of cognitive and learning strengths and difficulties. It results in a diagnosis where appropriate and, importantly, practical recommendations for school, work, and home. This clarity often unlocks tailored support and accommodations, and helps the person understand themselves. Therapy can also help with any anxiety or self-esteem effects.
Do I need a referral for a learning assessment?
No referral is needed to book an assessment with Succoris. Assessments are often not fully covered by Medicare, so it is worth asking us about fees beforehand. For any related therapy, a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may provide rebates on individual sessions. Contact us and we can explain what an assessment involves and help you plan the next step.
What is the difference between a learning difficulty and an intellectual disability?
A learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, affects specific skills like reading, writing, or maths, while overall thinking and reasoning are typically in the usual range. An intellectual disability involves broader differences in learning and everyday functioning across many areas. In other words, a learning difficulty is specific, while an intellectual disability is more general. A psychological assessment can clarify which fits and, more importantly, what support will help.
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