WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION?

There are many reasons why someone might seek an evaluation. Usually, people request an evaluation because they are having trouble performing in specific areas at school, the workplace, or in life in general. These can include having difficulty:

• Reading accurately and/or fluently

• Understanding what was read

• Finishing academic tasks within time limits

• Solving computation or word problems

• Spelling

• Writing grammatically correct sentences

• Organizing / formulating their writing

• Processing non-linguistic information (e.g., reading maps, analyzing charts)

• Initiating or maintaining attention

• Blocking out distractions

• Interacting in social situations

We do not have a set battery of tests to use for every evaluation. In other words, each evaluation is geared toward answering the examinee’s specific questions (e.g., Why am I having difficulty following directions?). This is done using a variety of formal and informal tests and procedures. The results can be used to secure accommodations in the workplace or in an educational setting. 

Evaluations can be used to identify:

• Learning Disabilities

  • Reading disorders (e.g., dyslexia)

  • Writing disorders (e.g., dysgraphia)

  • Math disorders (e.g., dyscalculia)

• Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 

  • Including weaknesses in executive functioning 

• Autism Spectrum Disorder