Dyslexia is normally diagnosed through an assessment by an educational or specialist psychologist. A psychological assessment provides an objective measurement of your child's abilities in a variety of areas.

The child is tested for intelligence, literacy abilities and ability to use psychological processes of imagination, creativity, reasoning with language. As no two dyslexics are the same or have the same type/severity of difficulties, an assessment is vital. 

Who can be assessed? Screening Assessment: Children at the pre-school level (5 years 0 months - *6 years 5 months old), can undergo a screening test to evaluate if he/she is showing signs of being at risk of literacy delay or dyslexia. Psychological Assessment: Children between the ages of 6 years 0 month and 17 years old can undergo the full assessments to diagnose dyslexia.  * Children who are between 6 years 0 month to 6 years 5 months can still opt for a Screening Assessment.

 For assessment of other specific learning difficulties, please refer to: http://www.dasint.org.sg/services/psychological-assessment.html