Language and Reading Disorder Evaluations
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Our Language and Reading Evaluations
At Educational Inspiration, we offer thorough evaluations for language, reading, writing, and spelling. Our assessments typically involve four to five hours of testing across two sessions. When warranted by results, we may diagnose developmental language disorder, specific reading disorders (such as dyslexia), a disorder of written expression, or other related conditions.
We also provide re-evaluations to monitor progress following an initial diagnosis and treatment period. These sessions generally take 2-3 hours and are completed in a single session.
Request Your Consultation
We are delighted to offer 15-minute complimentary consultations, aimed at ensuring families understand Educational Inspiration’s language and reading disorder evaluation process and to determine if our clinic aligns with your specific needs.
You can request a consult over the phone or through the form on this page. If your call is not answered, please leave us a message. Calls are typically returned the same business day.
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What to Know About Dyslexia and DLD Evaluations
Why Is an Evaluation Important?
An evaluation is a big step. We strive to provide a comfortable atmosphere and positive testing environment for your child.
Our evaluation can help your child learn why some things at school might be hard. It can also provide ideas to parents and teachers about how to be even more amazing!
Because our evaluations may provide a language or reading disorder diagnosis, they can help your therapists and/or tutors create a treatment program tailored just for you.
Aren’t All Tests the Same?
Not all tests are equally good at diagnosing. There’s a special idea called “diagnostic sensitivity” that helps us know how good a test is at identifying disorders.
Some tests are good at this. Other tests don’t share this information, and that makes it impossible to know whether or not it can reliably identify disorders.
When tests don’t include sensitivity information, or they have poor sensitivity, they can still be used to gather important information, but shouldn’t be solely relied on when making diagnostic decisions.
What Sets Educational Inspiration Apart?
We specialize in just one important area – comprehensive evaluations of language, reading, spelling, and writing.
At Educational Inspiration, we take a thorough, personalized approach to evaluating your child’s needs. Nicole, an experienced speech-language pathologist and reading specialist trained in structured literacy, evaluates language, reading, and spelling abilities—looking at all areas important for good reading.
Our process goes beyond just standardized tests. We also gather family history, include examples of the child’s work, and carefully analyze both spoken and written language to get a full picture of your child’s strengths and challenges.
This unique approach helps us provide meaningful insights that support families, teachers, tutors, and other specialists in creating personalized plans. Working with us means you’ll gain the tools you need to advocate for your child, ensuring they receive the best possible care.
We are a boutique clinic, meaning we dedicate time and attention to each family. This personal approach ensures the evaluation process is detailed and collaborative, making your investment in our services truly valuable as we work together to help your child reach their fullest potential.
We strive to empower families with the knowledge needed to confidently advocate for their children and help them reach their full potential.
Preparing for your child’s appointment.
What Comes Next?
After you schedule your dyslexia and DLD evaluation, we recommend reviewing our appointment checklist. This list provides tips to help you prepare for your child’s appointment, shares what to expect during the evaluation, and outlines what you can expect following the assessment.
To ensure a smooth evaluation experience, please complete all intake forms prior to your scheduled visit. These forms are designed to gather key information about your child’s background and concerns. By filling them out in advance, our team can tailor the testing to meet your child’s specific needs and make the most of our time together.
We appreciate your cooperation in this step, as it plays a key role in creating an accurate and personalized language and literacy assessment plan for your child!