OK, from my perspective, I don't think it will hurt to have her assessed just in case something is picked up you have the benefit of knowing now, and not several years into her schooling. But I do think that some of her 'issues' could be related to not going to kindy. By not doing that you have put her behind the 8-ball a little, even though your motive for not sending her was well intentioned kwim? So she will have a little catching up to do before she is at the same level as her peers, who have probably had 2 years at Kinder under their belts and her teacher is probably not allowing for that kwim? I think by not having her assessed you are going to do her a huge dis-service, but I understand that you are a little fearful of what that will intail, but Mayaness is right, it isn't just about reading and writing. I hope it all goes well for you too.