Learning Disabilities Assessments
Discovering the power of your unique mind.
A learning disability assessment is a full battery of neuropsychological testing that measures one’s approach toward learning. It includes measuring one’s intelligence, academic functioning, learning and memory ability, attentional abilities, mental health variables, effort and test taking approaches, executive functioning, visual motor ability (If applicable), adaptive functioning (If applicable), neuropsychological functioning (if applicable). A Learning Disability Evaluation typically require 8-10 hours in person. This can typically be completed in 3-5 visits depending on the level functioning.
We meet your child where they're at
Learning disabilities, also known as learning disorders, refer to a broad range of challenges that can affect how individuals take in and process new information. When parents and teachers first begin to address a child’s difficulties in school, the initial assumptions often center on a lack of motivation or intelligence. They might think, “My child isn’t motivated enough to learn” or “My child isn’t as smart as the other kids.” However, children with learning disabilities are neither lazy nor unintelligent. In fact, they are often just as intelligent as their peers and may even show more creativity. The key difference lies in how their brains are wired. These subtle differences significantly impact how they absorb and process information.
Children with learning disabilities perceive, hear, and understand the world differently. They face challenges when trying to process information, making it harder for them to apply new knowledge or skills. This places them at a disadvantage.
The most common types of learning disabilities involve difficulties with:
Reading
Writing
Math
Reasoning
Speaking
Listening
When a child is diagnosed with a learning disability, some parents may begin to treat them differently. They might shift their attention away from schoolwork, encouraging the child to explore new and unique areas where they can thrive. However, children with learning disabilities are just as intelligent, and sometimes even more so, than their peers. What they need is not special treatment, but teaching methods that align with their individual learning styles.
Different Evaluations
Educational
Assess reading, writing, math, and spelling ability
Neuropsychological
Develops wide profile of child’s skills in reasoning, learning, memory, visual and auditory processing, listening comprehension, verbal expression, executive functioning skills, and academic abilities
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Contact
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Email: careteam@unfoldpsychology.com
