A comprehensive assessment will allow parents to understand both strengths and areas of weakness in development, and take into
account academic, social, behavioural and emotional functioning.
Specific Learning Difficulties or Disabilities: Identifying a learning difficulty or disorder in children can help teachers make appropriate accommodations for students in the classroom. This information can be used to manage academic support, and to minimise negative experiences at school such as poor academic results, school avoidance or low self-esteem.
Intellectual difficulty or disability: An assessment will assist in identifying a limitation in intellectual functioning, which is characterised by an IQ test score of 70 or below. Testing can provide a better understanding of how an intellectual disability impacts the child’s ability to learn. It can also help in the development of effective plans or particular accommodations being made in the classroom.
Assessments can also assist in making applications to access government or school disability funding, special needs teachers or
special provisions in formal school examinations.