15/04/2026
This is a fantastic resource for psychologists to assist them in diagnosis of SLDs.
There are also free parent resources for those wanting to understand the process of diagnosis and what to do next...
I’m excited to share something that Flourish has been quietly developing over the past year.
As psychologists, assessing for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) requires far more than administering tests and checking criteria. It involves understanding developmental history, interpreting patterns across academic skills, considering instructional history, and translating findings into meaningful recommendations for families and schools.
To support this process, I’ve developed the SLD Assessment Resource Kit for Psychologists.
The kit brings together a range of tools designed to support each stage of the assessment process, including:
• A comprehensive guide to understanding SLDs and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria (including a quick start guide for those Psychologists just needing a quick visual guide to the assessment process)
• A structured diagnostic decision tree and guide
• Assessment planning and observation tools including a tick and flick observation sheet and interpretative table (answering the "what does this mean" question)
• Case examples illustrating clinical reasoning in practice
• A recommendations bank to support targeted interventions and accommodations
• Parent information sheets to help families understand assessment outcomes and next steps
The aim is to help psychologists approach SLD assessments with greater clarity, consistency, and confidence, while still allowing space for clinical judgement.
You can explore the resource here: https://flourishassessment.com.au/resources/
