Approximately 1 in 5 children are diagnosed with a learning disability.

If your preschooler is having a hard time with the following:

Trouble saying words clearly

Often unable to find the right word

Trouble learning colors, shapes, numbers, ABC’s

Difficulty cutting and coloring

Trouble with buttons and zippers

Difficulty making friends

Difficulty rhyming words

Difficulty with routines and instructions

If they are having a hard time with the following:

Trouble learning letter sounds

Difficulty blending sounds to make words

Difficulty remembering sequences and telling time

Confuses early words in reading and spelling

Impulsive, difficulty planning

Difficulty understanding math; relies on memorization

Consistently inconsistent school performance

Avoids writing, coloring and art

Trouble with verbal instructions

Restless and easily distracted

Avoids reading aloud

Dislikes writing and reading

Difficulty with open-ended questions and word problems

Trouble making friends and keeping friends

Inconsistent day-to-day performance

Problems organizing bedroom, homework, backpack

Difficulty with class discussions

Awkward pencil grip

Poor handwriting

Poor reading comprehension

Limited recall of math facts

No. Children with learning disabilities have average to above average intelligence. Difficulties with reading, writing or math just means that their brain is wired to process information differently.

Most often, the earlier, the better! We can help you decide based on your specific concerns.

Our evaluations are customized based on the needs of the child and can be conducted over several days. Our evaluations take place in a comfortable school setting with access to an outside playground and other school-related resources. Our psychologists are both clinical and school psychologists who have a deep knowledge of school settings. We offer speech-language assessments from a speech-language pathologist and motor-sensory assessments from an occupational therapist.

Multidisciplinary assessment teams offer the most comprehensive insights for you and your child and provide a depth of knowledge and information that would normally have to be obtained through separate evaluations. Our multidisciplinary team consists of licensed clinical and school psychologists, speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, all of whom work with students to treat a wide range of learning challenges. The team produces an individualized, cohesive report with results and recommendations for home, school, therapy and medical supports.

Absolutely! An evaluation offers you an in-depth understanding of your child’s strengths and weaknesses as a learner. It can help both you and your child identify how they learn best and can give you the information you need to better advocate for their needs.

An evaluation is the best way to determine your child’s learning style and whether they have a learning disability. Often, children with learning disabilities have an average intelligence, but weaker memory or processing skills that impact their learning.

Most parents and children find that having a diagnosis is an empowering tool. It helps their child understand that they are not “dumb” or “different.” There is a specific reason why something is hard for them. This allows them to connect with others who might also share their learning struggles. A diagnosis can also help parents find better ways to support their children.

No, you have the right to decide if and with whom you share the results. We can walk you through the pros and cons of sharing your diagnosis during the feedback meeting.