How long does the assessment take?
The time taken for an assessment depends on the capabilities of the person being assessed, (e.g. their age, processing speed and attention span) and the purpose of the testing. The assessment may [...]
What age should you be to have an assessment?
The Woodcock-Johnson assessment is used to test for dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities in pre-schoolers to those in their 90s.
How do I get a SPELD NZ Teacher and what does tuition involve?
If the Assessor’s report recommends one-to-one tuition, the next step is to contact us. We have a national network of SPELD NZ Teachers and will aim to refer you to one who is based as close as [...]
Are any tests needed before the assessment?
We strongly recommend that vision and hearing tests are done before assessment so that these issues can be ruled out as barriers to learning. Hearing and vision tests may be available free of [...]
What about assessments needed for Special Assessment Conditions for exams (SAC)?
Our assessments are recognised by NZQA for Special Assessment Conditions (SAC) for exams such as NCEA. Due to NZQA’s SAC requirements, extra testing may be needed and this could mean extra time [...]
How long does the assessment take?
The time taken for an assessment depends on the capabilities of the person being assessed, (e.g. their age, processing speed and attention span) and the purpose of the testing. The assessment may [...]
