Your child might have a head full of vivid ideas that shrink into a few messy, hard won lines on the page. Or you might know exactly what you want to say and still dread writing it down. Dysgraphia Testing in Mount Horeb, WI looks at why written output falls so far short of the thinking behind it, and no referral is needed to get started.
Each evaluation is anchored by a baseline of cognitive and executive function, then directed at the specific ways writing breaks down for you or your child. One licensed psychologist leads the whole process, from intake to feedback, and partners with an in house learning disability specialist who handles the writing specific testing. We see children, teens, and adults, and we consistently screen for the conditions that often accompany dysgraphia.
Handwriting that changes shape from line to line, words with little spacing, and a slow, effortful pace that can end in frustration or tears. Copying from the board is a struggle, and the finished page rarely reflects the rich thinking your child shows the moment they talk it out.
Strong ideas that arrive on paper disorganized or incomplete, notes that cannot be read afterward, and a habit of dodging written assignments. When the act of writing swallows so much energy, many teens fall back on shortcuts and the substance of the work quietly slips.
Notes that trail behind the conversation, written reports that resist being organized, and a lean toward voice to text or standard templates. Handwriting tires you and grates on you, and you may find yourself steering around jobs and tasks that would demand a lot of writing.
We start with about an hour together, gathering a detailed history of how writing and fine motor skills have unfolded, from a child's first attempts at letters to the current sticking points. This picture guides which assessments will most accurately name the writing difficulty.
Your psychologist then builds a custom battery that combines cognitive and executive function measures with focused writing and fine motor testing from our in house learning disability specialist. Plan on roughly 2 to 6 hours of in person evaluation over one or two days, along with questionnaires for you and for teachers or others who observe the writing.
Data from the psychologist and the learning disability specialist is combined into one comprehensive report addressing cognitive abilities, fine motor skills, handwriting, spelling, written expression, and any co occurring conditions such as ADHD or another learning difference.
Usually two to three weeks after testing, we meet again for feedback. You will hear the diagnosis explained plainly and leave with individualized recommendations covering writing intervention, academic accommodations, assistive technology, and the next steps that fit your situation.
No. A referral is never a requirement at Core Spring Diagnostics. Reach out to us directly, for whatever reason brings you here, and we will coordinate with a school or another provider only if you ask us to.
Writing disorders demand specialized assessment. The psychologist handles the cognitive and executive baseline and the broad clinical picture, while our in house learning disability specialist conducts the writing specific testing. Both take part in the feedback session, so the results you receive are thorough and firsthand.
No. Dysgraphia concerns the whole process of producing written language, so it can show up in spelling, spacing, organization, and effort as readily as in poor penmanship. A formal evaluation distinguishes a genuine writing disability from a lack of practice and identifies precisely where the breakdown lies
Yes. We assess children, teens, and adults alike, and many adults arrive after years of engineering their lives around writing. We adjust the evaluation to your stage of life and to the settings where writing counts most for you.
Yes. The report documents specific findings and recommendations that schools, colleges, and employers can put to use, including extended time, a scribe or keyboard, assistive technology, and reduced handwriting demands where they are warranted.
Call the Madison office at (608) 396 4830 and we will discuss your concerns and settle on a time that works for you. No referral is needed, and no question is too small to bring to that first call.
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