Perhaps report card comments keep saying your child is capable but not applying themselves, when you can see how hard they are actually working. Or reading has quietly worn you down your whole life. Dyslexia Testing in Greenfield, WI answers what is really going on, and you never need a referral to begin.
We start from a foundation of cognitive and executive function, then build the rest of the evaluation around the particular way reading is faltering for you or your child. The same licensed psychologist carries your case from intake through feedback, and our in house learning disability specialist handles the reading specific testing, so the reading side is measured by focused expertise. Screening for conditions that commonly accompany dyslexia is built in from the start.
A young child with dyslexia may struggle to learn letter sounds, confuse words that look alike, and read slowly and effortfully. You might notice them guessing from the first letter, spelling the same word two ways on one page, and quietly steering clear of reading aloud despite seeming quick everywhere else.
For teens, reading tends to stay slow and tiring, and getting through assigned material becomes a real hurdle. Spelling can be weak or inconsistent, written work gets put off, and they often rely on memory or audio to cope while frustration builds that effort alone never seems to fix.
Adults frequently reread the same lines to hold onto them, avoid reading aloud in front of others, and carry anxiety around written tasks at work. There is often a lasting sense that reading should not be this exhausting, a realization that many only name once their own child is evaluated.
Next comes a testing plan tailored to the concern, combining broad cognitive and executive function measures with focused reading and phonological processing work run by our in house learning disability specialist. Testing usually spans 2 to 6 hours across one to two days, with questionnaires going out to you and to teachers or others involved in the learning environment.
Next comes a personalized battery that joins broad cognitive and executive function testing with focused reading and phonological evaluation delivered by our in house learning disability specialist. In person testing typically spans 2 to 6 hours over one to two days, and questionnaires go to you and to teachers or others involved in the learning environment.
The data gathered by the psychologist and the learning disability specialist are woven into one detailed diagnostic report. It documents cognitive abilities, phonological processing, reading fluency and comprehension, and any co occurring conditions, such as ADHD or additional learning differences, uncovered during the process.
About two to three weeks after testing wraps, you come back for a feedback session. Your psychologist explains the diagnosis clearly and offers recommendations built for your circumstances: reading intervention strategies, academic and workplace accommodations, assistive technology options, and the next steps that make sense for you.
Not at all. You never need a referral to be seen at Core Spring Diagnostics. You are free to schedule directly for whatever reason brings you in, and if you want us to coordinate with your child’s school or your own provider, we will happily do so. The decision stays entirely with you.
Because reading disorders call for specialized measures and focused know-how. The psychologist takes charge of the cognitive and executive baseline, the broader clinical picture, and the screening for other conditions, while our in-house learning disability specialist administers the reading-specific testing. With both clinicians present at feedback, you leave with a complete, accurate account rather than one hurried impression.
Slow reading can come from many causes; dyslexia is a specific difference in how written language is processed, and it says nothing about intelligence or effort. A formal evaluation distinguishes genuine dyslexia from patchy reading instruction or other factors, and it identifies exactly where reading is stalling so the right help can be arranged.
Absolutely. Our evaluations serve children, teens, and adults. Many adults arrive after years of quietly compensating, frequently prompted by a child’s recent diagnosis. We shape the evaluation around your stage of life and the settings where reading counts most, from college and graduate study to your career.
Yes. The report lays out specific findings and recommendations that schools, colleges, and employers can rely on to establish accommodations, including support for an IEP, a 504 plan, extended time, and assistive technology. Because it is written plainly, you can start using it without a translator.
Give us a call at (414) 387-2100 and we will explain how to get started and answer whatever is on your mind first. Since no referral is required, you can arrange your evaluation directly as soon as you are ready.
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