Learning Disability Testing
What Is Learning Disability?
What Our Learning Disability Evaluations Include:
- A detailed clinical interview reviewing academic history, developmental background, and medical considerations
- Standardized academic testing assessing reading, written language, and mathematics
- Cognitive testing evaluating memory, processing speed, reasoning, and executive functioning
- Attention and concentration assessment when clinically indicated
- One psychologist from start to finish, paired with an in house learning disability specialist for the academic testing
Learning disabilities can present differently depending on age and academic demands
Symptoms of Learning Disabilities
Children
- Trouble matching letters to sounds or learning to read on pace
- Messy, effortful handwriting or avoiding writing tasks
- Difficulty with basic number sense, counting, or simple math facts
- Working much harder than peers for the same result
Teens
- Slow or inaccurate reading that makes assignments take far longer
- Strong ideas out loud that fall apart on the page
- Persistent struggles with math despite tutoring or extra effort
- Grades that do not reflect how capable they clearly are
Adults
- Lifelong reading, writing, or math struggles that never got explained
- Avoiding tasks at work that involve reading or writing under pressure
- Needing documentation for workplace or testing accommodations
- A quiet sense that something always made school harder than it should have been
Why choose us
Why Choose Core Spring for Learning Disability Evaluations?
Clear, Individualized Learning Disability Insights
Our evaluations use evidence based assessment tools and a person centered approach to provide clear, meaningful answers, not assumptions. Whether for school accommodations, workplace support, or personal clarity, we deliver 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 complete academic and developmental history, from early schooling through your current challenges. This conversation helps pinpoint where learning breakdowns are happening and which specific assessments will be most effective.
Your psychologist selects a personalized testing battery that includes both broad cognitive assessments and targeted academic skill evaluations. Testing involves 2 to 6 hours of in person evaluation over one to two days. An in house learning disability specialist provides targeted assessments (for areas like reading, writing, or math) that complement the psychologist's evaluation of cognitive function, executive function, and adaptive skills, creating a more comprehensive diagnostic picture. Questionnaires are also sent home to you and to teachers or others closely 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, academic achievement, and any processing differences. If additional concerns surface (such as ADHD or anxiety), those findings are included so nothing is missed.
Approximately two to three weeks after testing, you return for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks through the diagnosis and provides individualized recommendations: academic accommodations, strategies for school or work, therapy or tutoring resources, and next steps tailored to your specific learning profile.
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Common Questions
FAQs About Learning Disability Evaluations
Do I need a referral for a learning disability 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 school or other providers only if you want us to.
What is the difference between a learning disability and ADHD?
Learning disabilities affect specific academic processing areas, while ADHD primarily impacts attention and executive functioning. Comprehensive testing helps differentiate between them.
At what age can a learning disability be identified?
Learning disorders can often be identified in elementary school, though evaluation may be appropriate at any age if symptoms persist.
Can adults be evaluated for a learning disability?
Yes. Adults may pursue evaluation for academic documentation, professional clarity, or personal understanding.
Will the report support accommodation requests?
When diagnostic criteria are met, our detailed reports can support accommodation requests.
How long does testing take?
Testing typically occurs over several hours and may be completed across one or more sessions depending on the complexity of the case.
