Learning Disability Assessment in Lahore: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
Assessment for specific learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, supporting accurate diagnosis and school-based accommodations.
Specific learning disorders — affecting reading (dyslexia), written expression (dysgraphia), or mathematics (dyscalculia) — are neurodevelopmental conditions that occur despite adequate intelligence and instruction, and can be identified through structured assessment.
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar provides assessment for suspected learning disabilities, clarifying the specific pattern of difficulty and supporting appropriate school accommodations and remedial planning.
Types of Specific Learning Disorder
- Dyslexia — difficulty with accurate or fluent word recognition, decoding, and spelling
- Dysgraphia — difficulty with written expression, including handwriting and organising written ideas
- Dyscalculia — difficulty with number sense, mathematical reasoning, and calculation
Assessment Process
Assessment includes a detailed academic and developmental history, review of school performance and work samples, and, where indicated, cognitive assessment to establish a meaningful gap between intellectual ability and academic achievement in the specific affected area.
School-Based Recommendations
Following assessment, specific recommendations are provided for school accommodations, such as extended time, alternative formats for tests, or targeted remedial teaching, alongside referral for specialist educational support where needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a learning disability mean my child has low intelligence?
No. Specific learning disorders occur in children of average or above-average intelligence; the difficulty is specific to a particular academic skill, not overall ability.
Can dyslexia be treated?
While dyslexia is a lifelong neurodevelopmental pattern, structured, evidence-based remedial teaching approaches can produce substantial improvement in reading skills.
Will the school need to be involved?
Yes, school involvement is important for implementing accommodations and remedial support identified through assessment.
Expert Care
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar provides careful assessment for learning difficulties, helping families and schools support each child's specific academic needs.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual psychiatric assessment.
Common signs & symptoms
- Difficulty with reading accuracy or fluency despite adequate instruction
- Difficulty with spelling or written expression
- Difficulty with number sense or mathematical reasoning
- Academic performance below what would be expected for ability and effort
- Avoidance of reading, writing, or maths-related tasks
- Frustration or anxiety around schoolwork
Treatment approach
- → Academic skills evaluation
- → Cognitive assessment to clarify ability-achievement gap
- → Identification of the specific learning disorder subtype
- → School liaison for accommodations
- → Referral for targeted remedial support
Frequently asked questions
Does a learning disability mean my child has low intelligence?
No. Specific learning disorders occur in children of average or above-average intelligence; the difficulty is specific to a particular academic skill, not overall ability.
Can dyslexia be treated?
While dyslexia is a lifelong neurodevelopmental pattern, structured, evidence-based remedial teaching approaches can produce substantial improvement in reading skills.
Will the school need to be involved?
Yes, school involvement is important for implementing accommodations and remedial support identified through assessment.