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Effective instruction begins with accurate assessment

What are the underlying causes of a learning disability?
We provide testing that gives a complete picture of a student's strengths and weaknesses.

In order to develop a treatment plan that is specific to a student's needs, we recommend first conducting an evaluation based on standardized tests. The Reading & Language Center offers an array of diagnostic assessments to identify the source of a student's difficulties. Depending on the student's profile, we may administer one or more of the test batteries below for a complete picture of their learning strengths and weaknesses.

Academic Assessment (full or partial)

Our academic assessment helps us to evaluate development in the following areas:
    •  Vocabulary
    •  Listening comprehension
    •  Reading comprehension
    •  Math concepts
    •  Reading fluency
     •  Sound-to-symbol association
    •  Phonemic awareness
    •  Visual memory
    •  Word attack skills
    •  Reading and spelling


Speech and Language Assessment
Administered by a licensed speech pathologist, this battery evaluates:

    •  Articulation
    •  Oral Motor/Sensory Analysis
    •  Phonological Processing
    •  Auditory Processing
    •  Receptive/Expressive Language

Intercept Screening
By assessing the development of cognitive processes that are essential for successful learning, this informal screening helps us evaluate a student's ability to store, analyze and retrieve information. The screening measures the student's ability to:
    •  Focus
    •  Focus amid distraction
    •  Respond on cue
    •  Store and retrieve mental picture
    •  Sequence auditory/visual information 		    •  Transfer information between sides of brain
    •  Determine physical orientation
    •  Understand spatial concepts
    •  Prioritize, plan and estimate
    •  Identify patterns

For additional information on testing, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.


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