Learning Disability Testing
In Arlington, Virginia
Difficulties with reading, writing, math, organization, or academic performance can be frustrating, especially when you or your child are working hard but still struggling to keep up. A psychoeducational evaluation can help clarify if these challenges are related to a learning disability and provide a better understanding of how someone learns and what kinds of support will help them thrive.
Some people seek testing because they need documentation for school or standardized testing accommodations. Others are looking for answers after years of wondering why things do not seem to come as easily as they do for others. Either way, testing can provide clarity, direction, and practical next steps.
What the evaluation looks at
These evaluations offer a comprehensive look at how someone learns by examining areas such as:
Cognitive strengths and weaknesses
Reading, writing, and math skills
Attention and executive functioning
Visual-spatial skills
Processing speed and memory
What You’ll Take Away
Psychoeducational testing is designed to provide more than a diagnosis. The goal is to better understand how you or your child learns, identify strengths and areas of difficulty, and clarify what kinds of support are most likely to help.
Many people leave the process with a greater sense of understanding, direction, and relief. Testing can help identify learning disorders such as dyslexia (a reading disorder), dysgraphia (a disorder of written expression), or dyscalculia (a math disorder) while also explaining patterns that may have felt confusing or discouraging for years. It also provides practical recommendations for school, work, and daily functioning.
Common accommodations
Extended time
Reduced-distraction testing environments
Assistive technology such as laptops or calculators
Access to tools like graph paper or audiobooks
Modified school or work schedules
Most importantly, the evaluation helps you or your child better understand how your brain works and how to thrive..
In-person testing in Arlington
Testing is conducted in person at my Arlington office to support accuracy and engagement throughout the process.
