Who diagnoses dyslexia in children?

In Australia, dyslexia in children is typically diagnosed by qualified professionals such as:

1. Educational psychologists – specialists in assessing learning disorders.
2. Speech pathologists – who assess language and phonological processing.
3. Paediatricians – may provide referrals and rule out other conditions.
4. Specialist teachers or educational assessors – who conduct reading and learning assessments.

While schools can identify risk factors, a formal diagnosis usually requires a professional assessment outside the classroom. Once diagnosed, families can access supports through schools, private therapy, and in some cases, NDIS funding when dyslexia significantly impacts daily functioning.

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