Dyslexia Evaluations for Students
Get answers from a team with decades of diagnostic and educational expertise. Diagnostic Learning Services provides comprehensive Learning Disability and Dyslexia evaluations for college students. Our trusted documentation is accepted by employers, certification boards, and 550+ colleges and universities nationwide.
For more than two decades, our trusted approach has helped thousands nationwide
find clarity, understanding, and a path forward.
Why Our Approach Works
At Diagnostic Learning Services, we don’t assess a single skill in isolation. Our K–12 psychoeducational evaluations connect the dots between reading, writing, math, attention, memory, and processing to ensure accurate diagnoses and clear next steps.
Our goal is to give families more than results—we provide answers, direction, and practical recommendations that help students succeed in school and beyond.
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations for K–12 Students
Our psychoeducational evaluations are designed to uncover the root causes of learning and attention difficulties that may be impacting a student’s progress in school. Rather than focusing on test scores alone, we take an in-depth look at how your child thinks, learns, and processes information to identify whether challenges are related to a specific learning disability—such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or
dyscalculia—or attention-related concerns like ADHD.
Stat:
Students can thrive with the right support. When learning differences are identified early and matched with appropriate accommodations and evidence-based interventions, students often experience stronger confidence, improved performance, and better long-term academic outcomes.
What Our Assessments Measure
Our comprehensive evaluation examines key areas of learning and cognition, including:
Learning Disabilities
Identifying dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing), and dyscalculia (math) to
clarify academic needs.
Attention and Focus
Evaluating for ADHD and attention-related challenges that affect classroom
performance.
Visual and Auditory Processing
Understanding how the brain interprets information through sight and sound.
Problem-Solving & Processing Speed
Measuring reasoning, cognitive flexibility, and how efficiently information is
understood.
Memory
Assessing short-term and long-term memory skills essential for comprehension and retention.
Academic Skills
Measuring foundational reading, writing, and math abilities to identify areas for targeted support.
What to Expect on the Day of Testing
During the evaluation, the student works one-on-one with our assessment specialist through a variety of interactive, standardized measures. We assess areas such as attention, memory, reasoning, processing, and academic performance to build a complete picture of how your child learns best.
Every student’s experience is personalized. Our specialist may adjust pacing, incorporate breaks, and provide encouragement throughout the session to ensure comfort, accuracy, and reliable results.
After the Evaluation: Creating a “Road Map” for Success
We strive to do more than provide a diagnosis. Our goal is for every family to leave the follow-up meeting with a clear understanding of results and a concrete plan for next steps.
Within 10 to 14 working days, families meet with a Diagnostic Learning Services Director to review findings. During this meeting, we explain the results in clear, practical terms and walk through recommendations that can be shared with schools and support professionals.
Your report becomes a powerful tool that helps families advocate confidently and helps schools implement appropriate supports.
Let us help you become the expert in your child’s learning and success.
Based on assessment results, we may recommend:
• Requesting classroom accommodations to support learning needs
• Exploring specialized interventions (reading, writing, math supports)
• Using assistive technology for reading, writing, and organization
• Connecting with external resources and support networks
Tip:
Follow-up appointments are a great time to ask detailed questions and clarify recommendations.
What is Dyslexia?
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Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects how the brain processes spoken and written language—making it difficult to connect sounds and letters to form words.
This can lead to challenges with reading accuracy, decoding unfamiliar words, reading fluency, and spelling. Many students with dyslexia are bright and capable, but continue to struggle with reading and writing even with strong instruction— because the underlying processing needs require a specialized approach.
Note:
Dyslexia is not about reversing letters or reading backwards. It primarily impacts phonological processing, which affects reading accuracy and fluency.
Red flags of Dyslexia
Difficulty sounding out (decoding) unfamiliar words
Slow, inaccurate, or labored oral reading
Frequent spelling errors
Family history of similar learning challenges
Difficulty with written composition
Struggles reading words in isolation
Difficulty learning letter names and sounds
Did you know?
Students with dyslexia often excel in creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking. Early identification opens the door to evidence-based reading intervention, reduced frustration, and improved academic outcomes.
Why We Look at the Whole Picture
At Diagnostic Learning, we do not assess for one learning disability in isolation. By evaluating reading, writing, math, attention, memory, and processing, we can rule out overlapping challenges and ensure an accurate diagnosis and support plan.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our diagnostic services and processes.
What is a 'psycho-educational evaluation'?
A psycho-educational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to provide a clear, detailed picture of how someone learns, processes, and retains information. It involves tests that measure cognitive abilities (like memory, problem-solving, and reasoning skills), academic achievement (reading, math, and writing performance), or attention difficulties.
These assessments are crucial to help identify learning disabilities, ADHD, or other learning-related challenges while providing clear documentation and a detailed roadmap of an individual’s strengths and areas of need. This information helps parents, educators, or employers understand why someone may be struggling and what types of supports, accommodations, or interventions will be most effective. Without a comprehensive evaluation, it can be difficult to accurately pinpoint the root of these challenges or how to provide meaningful, effective support moving forward.
Will schools or colleges accept your evaluations for accommodations?
Yes, absolutely. Our comprehensive reports are meticulously designed to meet the rigorous standards and specific documentation requirements set forth by all educational institutions and testing authorities.
Diagnostic Learning is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest evolving guidelines, laws, and best practices across the educational and testing landscapes. The documentation you receive from us will be current, compliant, and universally accepted, giving you peace of mind and reducing the stress of the accommodations process.
How soon can we schedule testing, and when will we get results?
Once you’re ready to move forward, appointments are typically scheduled within 10–14 days of your call with us, depending on availability.
After testing is completed, our team needs approximately 10–14 days to review the results and prepare a detailed evaluation report. You’ll then meet with a director for a comprehensive follow-up meeting, who will walk you through the results in clear, easy-to-understand terms and provide a personalized roadmap of recommendations and next steps.
Do you test adults, too—or just kids?
Yes! Learning differences don’t only affect children. Many adults discover later in life that they’ve been compensating for learning or attention challenges for years without answers. We test individuals of all ages, including college students and working professionals who may need documentation for academic, workplace, or professional exam accommodations.
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