Learning Disability Testing
Is your child struggling with reading, writing, math, or other academic skills despite their apparent intelligence and effort? Learning Disability Testing provides a comprehensive evaluation to identify specific areas of difficulty and understand how your child processes information.
Understanding learning disabilities
Academic assessments can help:
Identify Specific Learning Disabilities: Determine if your child meets the criteria for learning disabilities such as dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing), or dyscalculia (math).
Pinpoint Cognitive Processing Strengths and Weaknesses: Understand how your child learns best and identify any underlying cognitive processes that may be impacting their academic performance (e.g., phonological processing, working memory, processing speed).
Inform Targeted Educational Interventions: Provide specific recommendations for instructional strategies, accommodations, and support services to address your child's unique learning needs.
Support IEP and 504 Plan Development: Offer crucial data for creating effective individualized education programs (IEPs) or 504 plans that address specific learning challenges.
Empower Understanding and Advocacy: Provide parents and educators with a clear understanding of the learning disability and strategies to support the child's academic success and self-advocacy.
Understanding the results
We focus on translating the assessment findings into practical strategies to directly address your child's learning challenges:
Clear Identification of Learning Disabilities: If a learning disability is present, we will clearly explain the specific type and its characteristics.
Pinpointing Underlying Processing Difficulties: We'll explain how specific cognitive processing weaknesses may be contributing to academic struggles.
Providing Specific Instructional Strategies: Our recommendations will include evidence-based teaching methods and accommodations tailored to your child's learning profile.
Guiding IEP and 504 Plan Development: The evaluation results will provide specific data to support the development of effective and targeted educational plans.
Connecting with Specialized Resources: We can help connect you with tutors, educational therapists, or other specialists who have expertise in working with learning disabilities.
What’s included:
Our Learning Disability Testing is a focused evaluation designed to identify specific academic challenges and their underlying cognitive processes. A typical assessment includes:
Comprehensive Academic Achievement Testing: Utilizing standardized tests like the WIAT-III or Woodcock-Johnson IV to assess foundational skills in reading (decoding, fluency, comprehension), writing (spelling, grammar, written expression), and mathematics (calculation, problem-solving).
Cognitive Processing Assessments: Evaluating specific cognitive skills closely linked to learning, such as phonological processing (awareness of sounds in language), working memory (holding and manipulating information), processing speed (how quickly information is processed), and visual-spatial reasoning (understanding visual and spatial information).
Clinical Interview and Educational History: Gathering detailed information about your child's academic history, learning patterns, and any specific areas of difficulty you've observed.
Behavioral Screening (as needed): Brief questionnaires to screen for any co-occurring behavioral concerns that might impact learning.
Written Report with Specific Recommendations: A detailed report outlining the assessment results, identifying any specific learning disabilities, explaining underlying processing strengths and weaknesses, and providing targeted recommendations for educational interventions, accommodations, and home support.
Clear, Upfront Pricing
We believe in making the evaluation process as stress-free as possible, and that starts with transparent pricing. All of our services are clearly listed with flat rates based on Tiers—so you know exactly what you're paying for, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
No phone tag.
No drawn-out consultations just to get a quote.
We take the guesswork out of the equation so you can focus on what matters most: getting the answers and support you need.
Learning Disability Evaluations are a TIER THREE service. As such, the flat rate is:
$2000
Frequently Asked Questions
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At RootEd Psychology, we use a tiered pricing model with flat rates for each type of evaluation. This means you’ll know the full cost upfront—no hidden fees or surprise bills.
Our pricing is based on the time and materials involved, including:
Clinical intake and background review
Direct one-on-one testing with a licensed psychologist
Scoring and interpretation of standardized assessments
A comprehensive written report with clear, actionable recommendations
A feedback session to review results and next steps
Learning Disability Testing is a Tier Three assessment and costs $2000.
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Scheduling an evaluation with RootEd Psychology is simple and stress-free. You can:
Submit a contact form through our website
Email us directly at admin@rootedpsychology.net
Call our office at 303-219-0677
We’ll reach out promptly to gather a bit of background, confirm the best assessment tier for your needs, and offer available testing dates. After scheduling, we’ll send over digital intake forms and any documentation we’ll need prior to your child’s session.
There’s no consultation required just to get pricing or information—we keep it clear, upfront, and easy from the start.
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We design our evaluations to be comfortable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Most children actually enjoy the one-on-one attention and the variety of puzzles, questions, and activities.
Here’s what to expect:
Your child will meet with a licensed psychologist in a calm, welcoming setting.
Testing is broken into short, manageable tasks with plenty of breaks.
For younger children, sessions are kept shorter and playful.
Older children and teens are encouraged to work at their own pace in a low-pressure environment.
We never rush. Our goal is to understand how your child thinks and learns, not just collect scores. Parents are welcome to wait nearby or return when testing is complete, depending on the child’s age and comfort level.
After testing, we’ll schedule a feedback session to walk you through the results, answer your questions, and help you feel confident in the next steps.
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No referral is needed. You can schedule an evaluation at RootEd Psychology directly—no pediatrician, school, or insurance referral required.
Many families come to us with questions or concerns about their child’s learning, attention, or development, and we’re here to help guide that process. Whether you're seeking insight, documentation for school, or eligibility for accommodations, you can reach out to us anytime.
That said, if your doctor, therapist, or school has recommended testing, we’re happy to coordinate with them (with your consent) to make sure we’re addressing the right questions.
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From start to finish, most evaluations take 2–4 weeks, depending on the tier of assessment and scheduling availability.
Here’s a general timeline:
Week 1 – Intake forms + scheduling
Week 2 – In-person testing (1–2 sessions, depending on age and tier)
Week 3–4 – Scoring, interpretation, and report writing
Week 4 – Feedback session and final report delivery
We know families are often working with school timelines or application deadlines, so let us know if you're on a time crunch—we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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The best preparation is helping your child feel calm, rested, and comfortable. There’s no need to study or practice in advance—the tests are designed to measure how your child naturally thinks, learns, and solves problems.
Here are a few tips:
Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy meal before testing.
Explain the day in simple, positive terms (e.g., “You’ll be doing puzzles, answering questions, and working one-on-one with a nice adult to learn how your brain works!”).
Avoid calling it a “test” if your child finds that stressful—“activities” or “challenges” often feel more fun and approachable.
Bring a favorite snack and water bottle, especially for younger kids.
Let them know it’s okay to take breaks or ask questions—we want them to feel confident and at ease.
We’ll take care of the rest! The environment is warm and child-friendly, and we adjust the pace based on your child’s needs and comfort.
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We ask that parents wait outside the testing room during the evaluation.
This helps your child:
Feel more independent and confident
Stay focused without the pressure of being observed
Build direct rapport with the psychologist
You’re always welcome to wait nearby, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the session. Our goal is to make the experience smooth, supportive, and stress-free for everyone involved.