Dyslexia Testing

We offer high-quality, comprehensive assessments for reading difficulties conducted by a licensed and certified school psychologist. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability (also called “Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading” or simply “Reading LD”). It refers to a range of symptoms which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading difficulties and may also include difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed academically in the typical instructional environment. Fortunately, testing for dyslexia can clarify a student’s strengths and struggles. A diagnosis of dyslexia can qualify a student for special education, special accommodations, or extra support services that can help a student succeed.

Dyslexia is actually quite common. 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability. Of the students with specific learning disabilities receiving special education services, 70-80% have deficits in reading. Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties. It affects males and females nearly equally, and people from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds as well.

After the comprehensive testing, a feedback session is scheduled with the parents usually within two weeks (either in-person or by video conference). The conference will discuss assessment results as well as review the comprehensive written report detailing test findings and a treatment recommendation plan. If testing shows that your child has dyslexia, there are next steps to follow to get help.

Most feedback sessions are scheduled within two weeks of data collection. It is important to us at ETS to get you the information you need as soon as possible.

Dr. Bell is also available to attend school meetings to review test results, to help with intervention planning, or to advocate for the needs of your child.

If your child does not need a whole battery for possible dyslexia, but you would simply like a reading assessment to check your child’s reading skills and if they are on grade level, we can do that as well!  Dr. Bell conducts short evaluations to test a child’s individual reading skills–decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills.  This can be especially helpful for homeschool parents or for parents who would like an additional, different evaluation than what their child’s school is providing.