The Psychology Centre for Educational Matters
Assessment Services
Psycho-Educational Assessment For:
Dyslexia
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is due to experiencing difficulty learning how to read and/or spell, as a result of challenges identifying speech sounds and/or how sounds relate to letters and/or words.
Goal of Assessment
The goal of this assessment is to determine if a client meets the diagnostic criteria for a Learning Disability, within the area of reading, otherwise known as dyslexia. One’s cognitive, phonological processing, academic, memory and executive functioning skills are assessed in order to determine which specific areas are impacting one’s ability to learn to read.
Often clients who are diagnosed with dyslexia exhibit an unique cognitive and learning profile, which may also include specific challenges related to phonological processing, working memory, executive functioning and/or processing speed, all of which may impact the way they learn, achieve and experience success.
BENEFITS OF A DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT
- An understanding of one’s cognitive, phonological processing and academic abilities,
- An understanding of which cognitive process(es) are impacting one’s ability to learn to read,
- An understanding of which specific strategies/programs will best support one’s learning,
- An understanding of appropriate accommodations/modifications that may be implemented within a classroom setting,
- An understanding of how related professionals i.e. speech-language, occupational therapy, specialized tutoring may be beneficial,
- An understanding of how to access potential community resources, and
- Such an assessment will determine if one meets the diagnostic criteria for a Learning Disability, Within The Area Of Reading (Dyslexia)