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Nine year old daughter struggling at school

This discussion was created from comments split from: Hello my name is Hannah and I'm an educational psychologist.
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Firstly, the only way to confirm or rule out dyslexia is through a full assessment by a psychologist or qualified specialist teacher, not a screener. The best way to understand what is going on for your daughter is for her to have an assessment exploring any learning, social or emotional concerns. Only once issues are clearly understood can interventions be most effectively targeted. An educational psychologist is well placed to do this. You can ask the school to refer you, contact your local authority service directly or find an independent practitioner. You may find the Facebook group 'It's not just you' a useful group to talk through your concerns.