Research shows that dyslexia is associated with increased emotional distress due to repeated stress and avoidance. This article outlines the emotional impact of dyslexia and the role of evidence-based therapies in supporting psychological wellbeing.

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What assessment options are there for dyslexia? Learn more about how New Zealand schools support learning without labels and how to choose whether you want a needs-based or diagnostic dyslexia assessment.

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A well-conducted dyslexia assessment does more than identify difficulty, it seeks to understand the learner as a whole. The article explores why strength-based cognitive assessment, used within an ecological framework, plays a critical role in affirming identify, guiding intervention and supporting meaningful outcomes for individuals with dyslexia.

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The key signposts that an assessment of literacy skills, and the underpinning cognitive processes and oral language skills would be beneficial, in terms of enabling the individual to be more successful as a learner.