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Learning Disability/Psychoeductional Testing

Psychoeducational Testing for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia in Rockwall, Texas

Learning disability testing at Bridgewell Cognitive Health provides comprehensive evaluation of academic skills, cognitive processes, and learning patterns for teens and adults. Assessments identify dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or related academic challenges that impact reading, writing, math, organization, or school/work performance.

Testing includes cognitive assessments, academic achievement measures, phonological and processing tasks, and behavioral rating scales. Results clarify whether academic difficulties are related to a specific learning disorder, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or emotional factors such as anxiety.

What Learning Disability Testing Identifies

Psychoeducational evaluations assess the cognitive, academic, and processing areas involved in learning. Testing helps identify:

Dyslexia (Reading Disorder)

  • Difficulty decoding words

  • Slow or effortful reading

  • Challenges with reading fluency or comprehension

  • Weak phonological awareness

Dyscalculia (Math Disorder)

  • Struggles with math facts, calculations, or number sense

  • Difficulty understanding steps in math procedures

  • Avoidance of math-related work

Dysgraphia (Written Expression Disorder)

  • Poor handwriting or spacing

  • Difficulty expressing ideas in writing

  • Spelling problems

  • Fatigue or avoidance of writing tasks

Additional areas evaluated:

  • Processing speed

  • Working memory

  • Executive functioning

  • Attention and focus

  • Language and comprehension skills

  • Emotional factors impacting learning

  • Strengths and compensatory strategies

Who Benefits From Psychoeducational Testing

LD testing is beneficial for:

Teens who:

  • Struggle with reading, writing, or math

  • Have uneven academic performance

  • Experience school anxiety or frustration

  • Appear capable but perform below potential

  • Need accommodations for standardized testing or 504/IEP plans

Adults who:

  • Experienced lifelong learning challenges but were never evaluated

  • Want clarity about Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia

  • Struggle with reading, spelling, writing, or math in daily life

  • Need workplace or college accommodations

  • Suspect ADHD or Autism overlap impacting learning

Parents or individuals seeking:

  • Clear diagnostic answers

  • Documentation for accommodations

  • Targeted recommendations

  • Understanding of strengths and challenges

The Testing Process

Evaluations are structured, comprehensive, and personalized. The process typically includes:

1. Initial Intake Interview

A detailed review of history, academic background, concerns, strengths, and functional challenges.

2. Standardized Testing Sessions

These may include:

  • Reading, writing, and math assessments

  • Cognitive processing tasks

  • Working memory and attention measures

  • Executive functioning evaluations

  • Phonological processing and decoding tasks

Testing sessions are calm, supportive, and paced to reduce overwhelm.

3. Scoring & Interpretation

All test data is analyzed to determine diagnostic clarity and identify patterns of strengths and challenges.

4. Written Report

A comprehensive report outlines:

  • Diagnoses (if applicable)

  • Test results and interpretation

  • Strengths and support needs

  • Evidence-based recommendations

  • Accommodation suggestions

5. Feedback Session

A collaborative review of results, with time to ask questions and discuss next steps.

Signs a Learning Disability May Be Present

Common indicators include:

  • Slow or effortful reading

  • Difficulty spelling or sounding out words

  • Avoidance of reading or writing tasks

  • Poor handwriting

  • Trouble organizing written thoughts

  • Difficulty memorizing math facts

  • Getting lost in multi-step math problems

  • Inconsistent performance across subjects

  • School anxiety or fatigue

  • Difficulty understanding instructions

  • Low confidence despite strong effort

If these patterns persist despite support, an evaluation can provide clarity and direction.

How LD Testing Helps

A psychoeducational evaluation provides:

  • Clear diagnostic understanding

  • Identification of strengths and learning style

  • Recommendations for school, college, or workplace accommodations

  • Strategies for organization, study skills, and executive functioning

  • Validation for lifelong experiences

  • A roadmap for effective intervention

Testing empowers teens, adults, and families with the insights needed to thrive academically and professionally.

Testing Tools Used

Evaluations draw from evidence-based tools assessing:

  • Reading decoding, fluency, and comprehension

  • Written expression and spelling

  • Math calculation and reasoning

  • Processing speed

  • Working memory

  • Visual and auditory processing

  • Executive functioning

  • Attention and focus

Tools are selected based on age, concerns, and functional needs

If reading, writing, or math challenges have been confusing or overwhelming, a psychoeducational evaluation can provide clear answers and support. Schedule a consultation to get started.

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