Dysgraphia Testing
What Is Dysgraphia?
What Our Dysgraphia Evaluations Include:
- A detailed clinical interview reviewing academic history, developmental background, and medical considerations
- Standardized written expression testing assessing grammar, spelling, organization, and composition
- Handwriting and fine motor evaluation when indicated
- Cognitive testing evaluating processing speed, working memory, verbal reasoning, and executive functioning
- One psychologist from start to finish, paired with an in house learning disability specialist for the writing and academic testing
Dysgraphia presents differently across developmental stages
Symptoms of Dysgraphia
Children
- Handwriting that is illegible or painful to produce despite practice
- Trouble forming letters, with reversals, uneven sizing, or poor spacing
- An awkward or tense pencil grip and quick hand fatigue when writing
- Avoids or melts down over writing tasks that should be simple
Teens
- Strong spoken ideas that fall apart on the page
- Writing that is disorganized, with frequent spelling and grammar errors
- Takes far longer than peers to finish written assignments
- Avoids essays and note taking, or loses points for messy work
Adults
- A lifelong sense that writing has always been harder than it should be
- Avoids handwritten tasks and leans heavily on typing or voice tools
- Difficulty organizing thoughts into clear written form at work or school
- Wants clarity or accommodations for long standing written language challenges
Why choose us
Why Choose Core Spring for Dysgraphia Evaluations?
Clear, Individualized Dysgraphia Insights
Our evaluations use evidence based assessment tools and a person centered approach to provide clear answers, not assumptions. Whether for school accommodations, workplace support, or greater personal understanding, we provide practical recommendations tailored to each individual’s strengths and needs.
Evaluation Process
Your evaluation begins with a one hour clinical interview where your psychologist gathers a detailed history of writing and fine motor development, from early handwriting through current challenges with written expression. This conversation helps determine which assessments will most accurately identify the nature of the writing difficulties.
Your psychologist coordinates a personalized testing battery that combines cognitive and executive function assessments with targeted writing and fine motor evaluations conducted by an in house learning disability specialist. Testing involves 2 to 6 hours of in person evaluation over one to two days. This combined approach evaluates both underlying cognitive patterns and specific breakdowns in handwriting, spelling, and written expression. Questionnaires are also sent to you and to teachers or others involved in your learning environment.
All testing data from both the psychologist and the learning disability specialist are compiled into a detailed diagnostic report covering cognitive abilities, fine motor skills, written expression, spelling, and any co occurring conditions (such as ADHD or other learning differences).
Approximately two to three weeks after testing, you return for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks through the diagnosis and provides individualized recommendations: writing intervention strategies, academic accommodations, assistive technology options, and next steps tailored to your specific needs.
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Common Questions
FAQs About Dysgraphia Evaluations
Do I need a referral for an OCD evaluation?
No. You never need a referral to be seen at Core Spring Diagnostics. You can reach out directly, for any reason, and we coordinate with your other providers only if you want us to.
What does an OCD evaluation involve?
A clinical interview and full history, a cognitive and executive function baseline, structured OCD specific measures, and screening for co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, tics, and ADHD. One psychologist conducts the whole evaluation and explains the findings.
How is OCD different from just being neat, careful, or a worrier?
OCD involves unwanted, intrusive obsessions and the compulsions people use to relieve them, and they become time consuming and distressing. A formal evaluation distinguishes true OCD from ordinary habits, perfectionism, or general anxiety, and clarifies what will actually help.
Can children and teens be evaluated for OCD?
Yes. We evaluate children, teens, and adults, and we tailor the process and questions to each stage, including input from caregivers and teachers for younger clients.
What conditions often occur alongside OCD?
OCD frequently co-occurs with anxiety, depression, tics or Tourette’s, and ADHD. Screening for co-occurring conditions is built into every evaluation so the recommendations address the whole picture.
What will I leave with?
A plain language written report and a feedback session with individualized recommendations, including evidence based therapy such as exposure and response prevention (ERP) and other supports.
