Learning Disorder Testing

Have you been referred or are you or your loved one in need to be assessed for a learning disorder?

Sometimes when a child really struggles, this does not mean that they are incapable of a task, sometimes this means that they may need a different type of approach or further intervention that differs from the rest of their peers.

In recent years it has been found that:

• An estimated 14% of students in public schools received some sort of special education.
• About 1/3 of the individuals that utilized special education services had been diagnosed with a learning disorder.
• 2^nd Grade is a common time for a child to diagnosed with a learning disability. 

At Thoughtwise, we are with you the entire way, to assist you or your loved one get the services that they need. We specialize in evaluation, tests, and interventions for children, adults, and the geriatric population.

Why do I need to take a test to be tested for a learning disorder?

Often when a child presents with major difficulties, their teacher or school intervene to assist them to get the help and resources that they need. Achievement tests and classroom behavior may indicate that a child struggles in one area or another.

Taking a test to assess you for a learning disorder assists your educators and providers to understand what interventions and resources that you need.

What type of test do I need to take? Who can conduct these assessments?

At Thoughtwise, we can assist you or your child to undergo the exact test that you need. We specialize in many areas in mental health and psychological assessments; we can help you to be assessed in the areas and with the specific tests that are essential for your future.

A diagnosis may often assist you to receive access to the programs and interventions that you need. 

At Thoughtwise, the evaluation and assessment process can help identify certain difficulties in the areas of:

• Attention.
• Impulsivity.
• Memory.
• Reading.
• Writing.
• Mathematics.
• Verbalizing or language.
• Academic skills.
• Behavioral or social skills.
• Different types of Reasoning.
• Comprehension.

In older populations, these difficulties may reveal other underlying problems not related to a learning disorder. Please see us for our recommendations.

What do the findings mean?

The findings from tests that assess for learning disorders can help you understand what is going on with you or your loved one. These tests also help us identify what areas or specific conditions your or your loved one is struggling from.

Sometimes the results indicate the need for more testing in other areas, or in one subject of another.

There are many assessments and interventions that can help you identify if you are struggling with a diagnosable disorder. We can help you get you and your loved ones back on track. Please see us if you or someone you love is struggling with the signs of a learning disorder.