Learning Disability Assessment
Learning disability testing is a thorough, evidence-based evaluation that identifies specific challenges in reading, writing, math, and language processing that may be affecting school or work performance. Using standardized measures of cognitive ability, academic achievement, and processing skills such as phonological awareness, working memory, and processing speed the evaluation explains why certain tasks feel disproportionately difficult despite adequate instruction, motivation, and effort.
The assessment is not a measure of intelligence or effort. You'll receive a detailed written report outlining the findings, any diagnoses such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia, and practical recommendations for accommodations, interventions, and support.
Benefits of Testing for Learning Disabilities
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Accurately identifies the presence and nature of a learning disability, moving beyond labels to a precise understanding of how a person learns
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Uncovers the underlying cognitive processes, such as phonological awareness, working memory, and processing speed, driving academic difficulty
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Qualifies students for formal accommodations in school (IEPs, 504 Plans) and on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, GRE, professional licensing exams)
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Distinguishes learning disabilities from conditions that can look similar but require different interventions, such as ADHD, anxiety, or vision problems
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Builds self-awareness and self-advocacy by reframing a learning profile as a difference, not a deficit
Who Should Consider Testing
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Children or adolescents who struggle with reading, writing, spelling, or math despite adequate instruction and effort
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Adults with lifelong histories of academic struggle, slow reading, or difficulty with written expression who were never evaluated
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Students underperforming relative to their apparent intelligence or verbal ability
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Individuals seeking accommodations for college entrance exams, graduate or professional school, or licensing exams
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Anyone who has been told they're "not trying hard enough" or "lazy" but suspects there's an underlying reason for their difficulties