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Why Your Child Isn’t ‘Lazy’ – The Learning Difficulties Schools Miss

Is your child being described as “lazy,” “unmotivated,” or “not trying hard enough” at school?

This episode is for every parent who knows their child is capable but sees them struggling — not because they’re not smart, but because something deeper is going unnoticed.

In this episode, we explore how bright, articulate children in international schools are often mislabelled due to undiagnosed learning difficulties such as:

• Dyslexia
• ADHD
• Dyspraxia
• Dysgraphia
• Slow processing speed

These children may:

✅ Read below their expected level
✅ Avoid writing or timed tasks
✅ Excel verbally but crash in exams
✅ Rely on memorisation rather than understanding
✅ Experience anxiety, frustration, or low confidence

We explain why these signs are often missed by International schools, even in high-performing international environments — and how independent educational psychology testing can provide the answers families need.

🧠 Learn:

• What signs to look for
• Why school-based assessments may fall short
• How professional testing can unlock accommodations like extra time
• What kind of support helps your child thrive — academically and emotionally

🎙️ About the Host:
This podcast is brought to you by Global Education Testing — a leading provider of psychoeducational assessments for international and private school students worldwide. Our assessments are delivered online by British-trained psychologists and are accepted by major exam boards for formal accommodations.

🌍 Who It’s For:
Parents of children aged 6–25 attending international schools or University
Families preparing for SATs, A-Levels, IB, or university admissions
Anyone noticing signs of learning difficulty and unsure what to do next

#DyslexiaSupport #EducationalPsychology #InternationalSchools #LearningDifferences #ADHD #Parenting #ExamAccommodations #Neurodiversity #PsychoeducationalAssessment

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Global Education Testing specializes in testing for Neurodivergent learning related conditions for the Private & International School Community. We test for Conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia, focusing on early detection and intervention to help students overcome barriers to learning.

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🎙️ Psychoeducational Assessment in Dubai: The Secret Advantage International Families Are Using

In this episode, we uncover how international school students in Dubai are gaining exam accommodations, identifying hidden learning needs, and unlocking better academic outcomes through Psychoeducational Assessment.

🧠 What’s covered:

• Why traditional school screenings miss so much
• What’s tested (IQ, memory, executive function, emotional health)
• How assessments unlock 25–50% extra time in exams like IB, A-Levels & SAT
• Why international credentials matter for exam board recognition
• Common signs your child may need testing—and what to do next

🎯 Whether your child attends DIA, GEMS, JESS, Repton, or any top school in Dubai—this episode is a must-listen for globally-minded families who don’t want to leave academic performance to chance.

➡️ Dyslexia Testing in Dubai

➡️ Anxiety Testing in Dubai

➡️ Dyscalculia Testing in Dubai

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Global Education Testing specializes in testing for Neurodivergent learning related conditions for the Private & International School Community. We test for Conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia, focusing on early detection and intervention to help students overcome barriers to learning.

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So let’s talk about what we actually do at Global Education Testing — and more importantly, how it can help your child thrive.

We offer comprehensive Educational Psychology Assessments — specifically designed for students attending international and private schools. These are not rushed, checklist-style assessments. Every evaluation we do is bespoke, deeply thorough, and led by experienced Educational Psychologists who understand the pressures of high-achieving school environments.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

We assess for a range of learning differences — including:

• Dyslexia, which affects reading, spelling, and processing language.
• Dyscalculia, which makes maths and number-based reasoning a real challenge.
• Dysgraphia, which can affect handwriting, written expression, and working memory.
• Dyspraxia, which impacts coordination and motor planning.
• ADHD, where focus, impulse control, and executive function can be difficult.
• And also Anxiety, which can quietly undermine academic performance and confidence — especially in high-pressure schools.

Once the assessment is complete, we don’t just hand you a report and disappear.

You’ll receive a clear, detailed report that meets international standards and is recognised by schools, exam boards, and universities across the world. These reports can be used to apply for:

• Extra time in exams,
• Reader or scribe accommodations,
• Access arrangements for the IB, A-levels, GCSEs, SATs, and more,
• Or simply a better, more tailored educational experience in the classroom.

We also consult directly with your child’s school, if you’d like us to, to help interpret the findings and make sure support is actually put in place.

And the best part? You don’t need to fly anywhere.

We’ve built a fully remote testing platform, designed specifically for globally-mobile families. Whether you’re in Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, London, or even somewhere more remote — we can assess your child online in a calm, familiar home environment.

That means no waiting lists, no bureaucracy, and no compromising on quality. Just answers, actionable steps, and a team that genuinely cares.

We’ve helped hundreds of families through this process — including many who came to us after being told by their school: "We don’t see any issues..." or "They’ll grow out of it."

We know what it’s like to have that feeling in your gut — that your child is bright, but something’s being missed. And we’re here to help you uncover what that something is.

Support the show

Global Education Testing specializes in testing for Neurodivergent learning related conditions for the Private & International School Community. We test for Conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia, focusing on early detection and intervention to help students overcome barriers to learning.

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