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Neurodevelopmental disorders
Specific learning disorders
Persistent difficulties with reading (dyslexia), writing or maths that can't be explained by lack of opportunity or by intellectual ability. They affect school performance and, if not detected, self-esteem.
Common signs
- Slow or error-prone reading
- Persistent spelling mistakes
- Difficulty with numbers and calculation
- Much more effort than classmates
- Frustration or rejecting schoolwork
Having some of these signs doesn't mean you have the disorder: only a professional can make a diagnosis.
Why does it happen?
They have a neurobiological basis and often run in families.
How is it diagnosed?
It requires a psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessment with standardised tests of reading, writing, maths and cognitive processes.
Treatment
Targeted work on the affected skills, adjustments at school and emotional support for the child and family.
We're here for you at Clínica Vivaldi
Registered psychologists at Calle Chiva 25 (Valencia) and online across Spain. First appointment with no waiting list; we work with psychiatry and nutrition when needed.
Educational content based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment. Reviewed by the Clínica Vivaldi team, November 2026.