The first thing we will do is discuss in detail the results of testing with you as parents, and with an adolescent if you feel it is going to be helpful for them to hear. We will then write a report that highlights the areas of strength and areas of concern, including any literacy and/or numeracy problems.
As a first step, we would recommend a discussion between parents and the Special Education Coordinator of the school: often this discussion is sufficient to put into place a program of support that appropriately addresses your child’s needs. If you want to know about evidence-based educational interventions other than the ones that your school offers, we can discuss what your options are.
Also, if there are any problems with the school obtaining funding, or if you feel that the school would benefit from a discussion with the clinician that carried out your assessment, we can arrange a phone discussion or a school visit. Following a period of intervention designed to improve your child’s literacy and/or numeracy skills you may also wish to obtain a repeat assessment here at the clinic (usually at least a year after the initial assessment) to measure progress.