Maybe your child memorizes what a book says so no one notices they cannot decode it, or an eager reader melts down the instant homework starts. Perhaps you are the adult who has always dreaded reading in front of anyone. Dyslexia Testing in Whitefish Bay, WI gives you a real answer, and no referral is required to begin.
We ground every evaluation in a baseline of cognitive and executive function, then tailor it to the specific shape of the reading difficulty in front of us. A single licensed psychologist stays with you from the opening conversation through the feedback session, and our in house learning disability specialist takes on the reading specific testing, so that piece gets true specialist attention. Screening for the conditions that so often travel with dyslexia is part of the process from the very beginning.
In young children, watch for trouble mastering letter sounds, confusion between similar-looking words, and slow, effortful reading. They might guess from the first letter, dodge reading aloud, and spell one word two ways on a single page, even while seeming plainly bright in conversation and play.
Through the teen years, reading commonly stays slow and draining, and assigned texts become hard to finish. Spelling remains uneven, written work is put off, and many teens rely on audio or memory to keep pace, carrying a mounting frustration that effort alone never seems to close the gap with peers.
Adults often reread the same paragraph to make it stick, avoid reading out loud, and feel real anxiety around written tasks at work. Underneath runs a lifelong sense that reading should not be this hard, something many finally name only after a child of their own is diagnosed and they see themselves in it.
We open with about an hour of clinical interview, during which your psychologist assembles a detailed history of reading and language, from early literacy milestones to the challenges you are facing now. That picture shapes which dyslexia specific assessments will lead to the most accurate diagnosis.
Your psychologist then designs a personalized battery that combines broad cognitive and executive function measures with targeted reading and phonological processing testing delivered by our in house learning disability specialist. Expect 2 to 6 hours of in person testing over one to two days, along with questionnaires for you and for teachers or others involved in the learning environment.
Every piece of data, from both the psychologist and the learning disability specialist, is brought together into one detailed diagnostic report. It documents cognitive abilities, phonological processing, reading fluency, comprehension, and any co-occurring conditions, such as ADHD or other learning differences, identified along the way.
Typically two to three weeks after testing, you come back for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks you through the diagnosis in clear terms and offers individualized recommendations: reading intervention strategies, academic and workplace accommodations, assistive technology, and the next steps matched to your situation.
No. You are never required to have a referral to be seen at Core Spring Diagnostics. Feel free to schedule directly for any reason, and if you would like us to coordinate with your child’s school or your own provider, we are happy to help. That decision always belongs to you.
Reading disorders benefit from specialized testing and dedicated expertise. Your psychologist oversees the cognitive and executive baseline, the whole clinical picture, and the screening for other conditions, while our in house learning disability specialist administers the reading specific measures. Since both clinicians take part in the feedback session, you receive a full and accurate picture rather than a single quick opinion.
Dyslexia is a particular difference in how written language is processed, not a matter of intelligence, drive, or how hard someone tries. A formal evaluation separates real dyslexia from weak reading instruction or other causes, and it pinpoints exactly where reading is breaking down so the right supports can be put in place.
Yes. Our evaluations are open to children, teens, and adults alike. Many adults find their way to us after years of working around reading, often once their own child is diagnosed and the pattern becomes clear. We adapt the evaluation to your stage of life and to the places reading matters most, from college and graduate school to your career.
Yes. The written report sets out specific findings and recommendations that schools, colleges, and employers can act on to arrange accommodations, including support for an IEP, a 504 plan, extended time, and assistive technology. We keep it in plain language so you can put it to work immediately.
Call (414) 387-2100 and we will walk you through the first steps and field any questions before you commit to anything. With no referral needed, you are welcome to book your evaluation directly whenever you feel ready.
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