Psychoeducational Testing in Orlando, FL
You work with your child at home, they might even get help at school or from a tutor but still they continue to struggled with a particular academic area?
What is a Specific Learning Disability?
A Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can make it more challenging for your child to learn and apply skills in specific academic areas; often affects core skills like reading, writing, and math.
Common types of SLDs include:
Dyslexia: Struggling with reading, decoding words, and understanding what they're reading.
Dysgraphia: Difficulties with writing, spelling, and putting thoughts onto paper in an organized way.
Dyscalculia: Having a hard time with numbers, grasping mathematical concepts, and performing calculations.
Does my Child Have a Learning Disability?
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Does your child have difficulty recognizing letters or sounds, or struggle with learning the alphabet and phonics?
Do the misread words, skip parts of sentences, or avoid reading altogether?
Does your child read slowly or seem uncomfortable reading aloud, and have difficulty understanding what they’ve read?
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Find it hard to hold a pencil properly or form letters, leading to messy or hard-to-read handwriting.
Make frequent spelling mistakes, mix up letters, or struggle to put ideas into sentences.
Avoid writing assignments or show frustration and fatigue when faced with writing tasks.
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Has trouble understanding numbers, counting, or performing basic math operations like addition or subtraction.
Find it hard to work with math symbols, understand formulas, or struggles with math concepts like patterns or sequences.
Have difficulty with word problems, translating verbal instructions into math, or following steps to solve problems.
Struggle to tell time, measure objects accurately, or manage tasks involving time.
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Have trouble remembering instructions or recalling information, like multi-step directions or steps in a story.
Struggle to hold onto information long enough to complete tasks, like doing mental math or writing notes.
Take extra time to answer questions, complete assignments, or respond in conversations.
Find timed tasks difficult and may leave questions unanswered or rush through them.
Feel overwhelmed by large amounts of information, like long reading passages or complex directions.
Express frustration, anxiety, or avoidance of school tasks, especially in areas where they face challenges.
Often say things like, “I can’t do this” or “I’m not smart,” indicating a lack of confidence.
What if I want to have my child tested for a learning disability?
Our process typically consists of:
Initial Interview: Gather background information to understand concerns.
Standardized Testing: Assess intellectual abilities, language, memory, attention, executive functioning, and academics.
Behavior Ratings: Collect input from parents, teachers, and/or the student.
Data Analysis: Identify strengths and areas for growth.
-Comprehensive Report: Includes a detailed explanation of your child’s strengths and challenges, along with clear, research-backed recommendations including:
✔ Therapy (speech, occupational, behavioral)
✔ School supports (IEP, 504 Plan)
✔ Parent training and specialist referrals
Same-Day Results
In many cases, feedback including diagnosis may be provided the same day of testing. Specific recommendations that will allow you to start helping your child immediately can also be provided.
