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Dr Tammi Quek — Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics

Educational Tool

Learning Difficulty Explorer

Educational guide to thinking about learning difficulties in school-age children. Non-diagnostic.

Children playing with colourful wooden blocks together
A parent listening to their child at home
Preschoolers building with wooden blocks in a bright playroom
A child standing apart while others play — social difficulties
Everyday moments: play, big feelings, and parent conversations
Children collaborating during play-based learning
A teenager studying at a desk with books and laptop
Children playing with colourful wooden blocks together
A parent listening to their child at home
Preschoolers building with wooden blocks in a bright playroom
A child standing apart while others play — social difficulties
Everyday moments: play, big feelings, and parent conversations
Children collaborating during play-based learning
A teenager studying at a desk with books and laptop

Learning difficulties often overlap with attention, language, sleep and emotional wellbeing. This guide helps you organise what you're noticing.

  • Reading

    How does reading compare to peers? Fluency and comprehension?

  • Writing and spelling

    Is written output far below spoken ability?

  • Maths

    Is number sense or arithmetic a persistent struggle?

  • Attention and organisation

    Are these keeping performance below ability?

  • Emotion

    Has school become a source of stress or avoidance?

Important

This educational guide is not a diagnosis, medical assessment, emergency service or substitute for consultation with a qualified professional.

Common questions

Do we need an educational-psychology assessment first?
Not always — a developmental review can help you decide when that's the right next step.