Comprehensive learning disorder assessment
For age 6 through adulthood
When a bright child struggles to read, write or do math, it’s easy for everyone to feel frustrated. A learning disorder evaluation replaces guessing with understanding.
We look at how a person thinks and learns, measure academic skills carefully, and explain the gap between ability and achievement in plain language, along with what to do about it.
For more answers to common questions, see Learning disorders questions, answered.
You might be noticing
- Reading that is slow, effortful or full of guessing
- Spelling or handwriting that lags far behind ideas
- Math facts that won't stick despite practice
- Homework battles and growing frustration with school
- Strong ability in some areas and real struggle in others
What a full assessment includes
The exact steps depend on age and the questions being asked. Your provider will walk you through the plan before testing begins.
- 1
Intellectual (IQ) testing
A clear picture of reasoning, memory and processing speed, including strengths.
- 2
Academic achievement testing
Measures such as the WJ-IV show exactly where reading, writing and math skills stand.
- 3
School history and records
We review report cards, prior testing and teacher input so findings fit real life.
- 4
Ruling out other causes
Attention, language, vision and hearing, and emotional factors are considered.
- 5
School-ready recommendations
Specific accommodations and supports explained in a feedback session.
Wondering what a full evaluation might show?
Every person is different, and so is every evaluation. Tell us what you're noticing and we'll help you decide whether a closer look makes sense.