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Learning Disability Testing for Adults and K-12 Students

Comprehensive Learning Disability Testing for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD

Get clear answers when reading, writing, math, attention, processing, or academic performance concerns are getting in the way. Diagnostic Learning Services provides comprehensive evaluations for adults and K-12 students with documentation families, students, colleges, and schools can use with confidence.

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  • Personalized guidance for adults, students, and families
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Accepted by 550+ Colleges and Universities
21+ Years of Expertise
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Our Impact

Since 2004, Diagnostic Learning Services has delivered comprehensive learning disability and ADHD evaluations across all 50 states and internationally.

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Colleges and Universities Nationwide Accept Our Evaluations

Why Comprehensive Learning Disability Testing Matters

A single symptom can point to more than one cause. That is why a whole-picture evaluation is often the best starting point for families, students, and adults who need real answers instead of guesswork.

Experienced, Specialized Team

Since 2004, Diagnostic Learning Services has focused on evaluations that look beyond surface symptoms to identify the real factors affecting academic, workplace, and daily performance.

Trusted, Usable Documentation

Our evaluations are accepted nationwide by K-12 public and private schools, as well as 550+ colleges and universities, giving clients documentation they can use with greater confidence.

Whole-Picture Evaluation Approach

We assess patterns across attention, learning, processing, and performance so the recommendations are clear, individualized, and practical.

Learning Disability Testing Covers More Than One Condition

This umbrella evaluation page brings together the most common reasons adults and families seek testing: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Each can appear alone, but they can also overlap.

Reading + Language

Dyslexia Testing

Dyslexia can affect decoding, word recognition, reading fluency, spelling, and written language. Testing helps explain why reading may feel slow, effortful, or inconsistent.

Math + Numbers

Dyscalculia Testing

Dyscalculia can affect number sense, math reasoning, calculation, time, money, and quantitative problem-solving. Testing helps identify the processing patterns behind math struggles.

Writing + Expression

Dysgraphia Testing

Dysgraphia can affect handwriting, spelling, fine motor coordination, written expression, and the ability to get thoughts onto paper clearly and efficiently.

Attention + Executive Function

ADHD Evaluations

ADHD can affect focus, organization, self-control, emotional regulation, task completion, and executive functioning. Testing helps distinguish attention concerns from learning concerns.

There Is Not One Specific Test

Accurate diagnosis requires more than a quick screener or one isolated score. Diagnostic Learning Services uses a comprehensive, professional evaluation process to understand how attention, learning, and processing challenges interact.

Diagnostic Learning looks at the whole picture We consider history, symptoms, observations, rating scales, cognitive and academic data, processing patterns, and objective measures when appropriate so adults, students, and families receive answers and recommendations that are clear, useful, and individualized.

Areas We Evaluate

  • Dyslexia and reading-related learning concerns
  • Dyscalculia and math-related learning concerns
  • Dysgraphia and written expression concerns
  • ADHD and executive functioning concerns
  • Visual and auditory processing patterns when relevant

Why That Matters

Many concerns can overlap. Attention challenges can look like learning disabilities, and processing weaknesses can affect reading, writing, math, and performance at school or work. Looking at the whole person helps us make more accurate conclusions and clearer next-step guidance.

Adult Learning Disability Testing

Adults often seek testing after years of feeling capable but inconsistent, overwhelmed, slower than expected, or misunderstood in school, college, work, or daily life.

Testing Can Bring Clarity Later in Life

Learning disabilities and ADHD do not disappear in adulthood. Some adults compensate for years until college, graduate school, licensing exams, workplace demands, or daily responsibilities make the underlying challenge harder to manage.

An adult evaluation can help identify whether reading, writing, math, attention, processing speed, memory, or executive functioning patterns are affecting performance. It can also provide documentation for accommodations when appropriate.

Adult organizing work during learning disability testing process
Adult Learning Disability Testing

Reading and Language

  • Slow reading speed
  • Needing to reread often
  • Difficulty with spelling or written language
  • Avoidance of reading-heavy work

Math and Numbers

  • Difficulty with mental math
  • Stress with money, bills, or calculations
  • Trouble estimating time or quantity
  • Avoidance of number-heavy tasks

Attention and Executive Function

  • Difficulty organizing tasks
  • Feeling overwhelmed by deadlines
  • Forgetfulness or inconsistent follow-through
  • Struggling to start or finish important work
Note A diagnosis brings clarity, not limitation. For many adults, testing finally explains why certain tasks have always required more effort than expected.

K-12 Learning Disability Testing

Students may need testing when academic struggles continue despite effort, tutoring, classroom support, or strong instruction. A comprehensive evaluation helps identify what kind of support the student actually needs.

Testing Helps Families Understand the Why

When a student is bright but struggling, families often hear that the child needs to try harder, focus more, or practice longer. Sometimes effort is not the issue. The student may be dealing with a learning disability, ADHD, or a processing weakness that requires a different kind of support.

Testing can help clarify whether the concern is related to dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, processing speed, memory, or another learning-related factor.

K-12 student learning in classroom
K-12 Learning Disability Testing

Reading and Spelling Concerns

  • Difficulty sounding out words
  • Slow or labored reading
  • Frequent spelling mistakes
  • Avoidance of reading or homework

Math and Written Work Concerns

  • Difficulty with math facts or number sense
  • Trouble solving multi-step problems
  • Messy or inconsistent handwriting
  • Written work does not reflect true ideas

Attention and School Performance

  • Difficulty staying focused
  • Disorganization or forgotten assignments
  • Trouble following instructions
  • Strong potential but inconsistent grades
Note Learning disabilities are not caused by low intelligence, laziness, or lack of effort. Testing helps families understand the student’s learning profile and next steps.

What the Evaluation Process Helps Clarify

The goal is not just to assign a label. The goal is to understand the pattern behind the struggle and provide practical recommendations for school, college, work, testing accommodations, or treatment planning.

Review the Concern

We look at the client’s history, current symptoms, school or work concerns, prior testing, and the specific reason documentation may be needed.

Evaluate the Whole Profile

Testing may examine academic skills, cognitive patterns, processing speed, attention, executive functioning, memory, and related factors.

Provide Clear Documentation

The evaluation report explains findings, diagnosis when appropriate, and recommendations that can support accommodations and next-step planning.

Who Should Consider Learning Disability Testing?

Testing may be helpful when performance does not match ability, effort, or instruction.

Adults and College Students

  • You need documentation for accommodations
  • You struggle with reading, writing, math, organization, or attention
  • You are preparing for college, graduate school, licensing exams, or workplace demands
  • You have always felt capable but inconsistent or overwhelmed

K-12 Students and Families

  • Your child is bright but struggling academically
  • Reading, writing, math, or focus concerns keep showing up
  • Homework causes stress, tears, avoidance, or frustration
  • You need clearer answers for school support or accommodations

Get Clear Answers with Learning Disability Testing

If you or your child is struggling with reading, writing, math, attention, organization, or academic performance, Diagnostic Learning Services can help you understand what is really going on and what to do next.

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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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