You can see the effort on the page. Maybe your child grips the pencil white knuckled, writes a sentence that takes ten minutes and still comes out unreadable, or melts down the moment writing is involved. You can reach out directly, with no referral needed.
One licensed psychologist guides your evaluation from the first conversation through the feedback session, and for the writing specific testing an in house learning disability specialist works alongside them. We evaluate children, teens, and adults, and we screen for the conditions that often travel with dysgraphia.
signs often include inconsistent letter formation, poor spacing between words, slow writing speed, difficulty copying from the board, frequent spelling errors, and frustration during written assignments.
Dysgraphia may show up as disorganized essays, incomplete written responses despite strong verbal skills, avoidance of written tasks, messy handwriting that persists beyond expected age, and difficulty structuring ideas logically in writing.
Challenges can include slow note taking, trouble organizing written reports, reliance on verbal communication over written formats, and ongoing frustration with paperwork or written documentation in professional settings.
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.
No. You never need a referral to be seen at Core Spring Diagnostics. You can reach out directly, for any reason, and we will coordinate with your child’s school or your own provider only if you want us to.
Writing disorders call for specialized testing. The psychologist handles the cognitive and executive function baseline and the broader clinical picture, while an in house learning disability specialist conducts the writing specific testing. Both clinicians join the feedback session, so the picture is complete and accurate.
No. Dysgraphia affects the process of producing written language, which can show up in handwriting, spelling, spacing, organization, and the sheer effort writing requires. A formal evaluation separates a true writing disability from a lack of practice and identifies exactly where the breakdown happens.
Yes. We evaluate children, teens, and adults. Many adults seek testing after years of working around writing at school or on the job. The evaluation is adapted to your stage of life and the settings where writing matters most.
Yes. The written report documents specific findings and recommendations that schools, colleges, and employers can use, including extended time, a scribe or keyboard, assistive technology, and reduced handwriting demands where appropriate.
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