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Up to 1 in 5 people show signs of dyslexia¹, a language-based learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Signs include:

Difficulty with word reading, decoding, and oral reading fluency
Signs of difficulty typically emerge in preschool or kindergarten when early literacy skills are introduced
Trouble with arithmetic fluency and verbal number tasks, such as word problems, while basic number processing remains intact
Difficulty acquiring letter-sound knowledge and naming/writing letters
Better comprehension when listening than reading
Difficulty with spelling and written expression
Poor response to literacy instruction
Avoidance of reading and writing tasks

¹ Source: International Dyslexia Association

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition

Measure academic skills in reading, maths, written expression, and more with the KTEA-3

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Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition Brief Form

Measure reading, maths, and written expression with this brief, individual assessment with the KTEA-3 Brief

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Preschool Language Scales, Fifth Edition

Assess pre-verbal to early literacy language development with the PLS-5 A&NZ

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The Roll Evaluation of Activities of Life

Assess children's ability to manage ADLs and IADLs with the REAL

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Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition

Measure early cognitive development in preschoolers with the WPPSI-IV A&NZ

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Wide Range Achievement Test, 5th Edition

Monitor basic reading, spelling, and maths skills across age groups with the WRAT5

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Dyscalculia

Up to 1 in 20 people show signs of dyscalculia¹, a learning disability that affects numerical understanding and mathematical reasoning. Signs include:

Difficulty with math calculation, math problem solving, and/or arithmetic fluency
Signs of difficulty typically emerge in preschool or kindergarten when basic mathematical concepts are introduced
Difficulty acquiring early numeracy skills, including counting, seriation, and comparing quantities
Math errors that reflect faulty conceptual understanding of procedures or numbers
Difficulty with arithmetic and math procedures, and failure to transition from counting to non-counting strategies
Slow or inaccurate math fact retrieval; persistent (beyond age-appropriate) finger counting for simple facts
Poor response to math instruction

Explore our assessments for dyscalculia below to inform targeted support.

¹ Source: Learning Disabilities Association of America

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition

Measure academic skills in reading, maths, written expression, and more with the KTEA-3

✺ ASSESSMENT

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition Brief Form

Measure reading, maths, and written expression with this brief, individual assessment with the KTEA-3 Brief

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

KeyMaths-3 Diagnostic Assessment

Assess key mathematical concepts in children and teens with the KeyMaths-3 DA

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KeyMaths-3 Essential Resources: Australian and New Zealand Language Adapted Edition

Deliver comprehensive maths intervention with structured lessons, practice sheets, and mini-tests with the KeyMaths-3 ER

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Wide Range Achievement Test, 5th Edition

Monitor basic reading, spelling, and maths skills across age groups with the WRAT5

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Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System, Third Edition

Measure adaptive skills across the lifespan with the ABAS-3

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Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales

Measure ADHD symptoms and executive functioning difficulties with the Brown EF/A Scales

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Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals

Assess language skills with a flexible, comprehensive tool designed for Australia and New Zealand with the CELF-5 A&NZ

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Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool-3 Screening Test

Identify preschoolers at risk of language disorders with the CELF-Preschool 3 A&NZ Screening Test

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Delis-Rating of Executive Function

Quickly assess executive function behaviours with the D-REF

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Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting, Second Edition

Measure handwriting speed in children and young adults with the DASH-2

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Expressive Vocabulary Test Third Edition

Assess expressive vocabulary and word retrieval in Standard English with the EVT-3

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Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, Second Edition Revised

Assess verbal and nonverbal intelligence in individuals aged 4 to 90 with the brief KBIT-2 Revised

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Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition

Measure academic skills in reading, maths, written expression, and more with the KTEA-3

✺ ASSESSMENT

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition Brief Form

Measure reading, maths, and written expression with this brief, individual assessment with the KTEA-3 Brief

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

KeyMaths-3 Diagnostic Assessment

Assess key mathematical concepts in children and teens with the KeyMaths-3 DA

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Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fifth Edition

Evaluate receptive vocabulary through individual, normed testing with the PPVT-5

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Preschool and Primary Inventory of Phonological Awareness

Measure receptive vocabulary using this individually administered tool with the PIPA

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Raven’s 2

Assess nonverbal reasoning and observational skills in a wide age range

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Resiliency Scales for Children and Adolescents

Profile strengths and emotional vulnerabilities to guide intervention with the RSCA

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Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen

Quickly screen students for dyslexia risk using this validated tool

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Social Skills Improvement System Social-Emotional Learning Edition

Support SEL development and assess academic-related skills with this evidence-based system with the SSIS SEL

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Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Fourth Edition

Assess general intelligence without relying on language with the TONI-4

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Test of Written Language, Fourth Edition

Evaluate written expression with the diagnostic, norm-referenced, comprehensive TOWL-4

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Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition

Support diagnosis and intervention for intellectual and developmental disabilities with the Vineland-3

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Wechsler Individual Achievement Test,Third Edition

Evaluate academic achievement in diverse settings with the WIAT-III A&NZ

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Wide Range Achievement Test, 5th Edition

Monitor basic reading, spelling, and maths skills across age groups with the WRAT5

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Working Memory Rating Scales

Identify children with working memory challenges using teacher feedback with the WMRS

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The Learning Blueprint for Teachers

Empower teachers with research-driven professional development

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