Your child is working hard.
They listen in class.
They learn their lessons.
And yet, certain tasks remain surprisingly difficult.
Reading takes a lot of effort.
Writing is slow or laborious.
Spelling never seems to stabilize.
Math becomes a source of frustration.
Gradually, the child may feel that they have to put in more effort than others to achieve the same results.
Parents, too, find themselves asking:
"Why is this so hard when they seem to understand?" "Why do they keep making the same mistakes?" "Is this just a delay, or something more specific?"
Dys disorders: what are we talking about?
Dys disorders correspond to developmental particularities that affect certain specific areas of learning.
They are not linked to a lack of intelligence, motivation, or willpower.
A child can be entirely capable of reasoning, understanding, and learning, while still encountering persistent difficulties in certain specific areas.
These include in particular:
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dyslexia (reading);
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dysorthographia (spelling);
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dyscalculia (calculation and number manipulation);
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dyspraxia (coordination and gestural organization).
Each child, however, presents a unique profile that can never be reduced to a diagnostic label.
The impact of these difficulties on self-confidence
The consequences of Dys disorders often go beyond learning itself.
When a child accumulates experiences of failure or unfavorable comparisons with classmates, they may gradually develop a negative self-image:
"I'm less capable." "I'm no good at school." "I'll never manage."
Yet academic difficulties do not define the child.
How the child is perceived, the support of those around them, and the quality of the support they receive play an essential role in their development.
Neuroscience now shows that learning is always built within a relational environment. Understanding a child's difficulties allows not only for adapting their learning, but also for preserving their self-confidence.
How I work
Neuropsychological assessment helps to better understand the child's cognitive profile and identify the mechanisms contributing to the difficulties observed.
Depending on the situation, it can help to:
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better understand academic difficulties;
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clarify the nature of the learning difficulties;
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distinguish a Dys disorder from other attentional or emotional difficulties;
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identify the child's strengths;
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guide appropriate accommodations and support.
The goal isn't only to identify a difficulty, but to build a comprehensive understanding of how the child functions.
To go further
Academic learning difficulties
Neuropsychological assessment methods
Academic difficulties in Marseille
I see children, adolescents, and their families in order to better understand the difficulties encountered, identify available resources, and build a tailored course of support.
