How will learning disabilities testing (otherwise known as a psychoeducational evaluation) help me/my child?
• The testing process will help to clarify exactly what your strengths and weaknesses are as they relate to learning and school work. Once you understand these you can work with them more directly. • The testing process usually provides relief because it typically helps clarify that you are smart and capable, but have a learning disability which makes it difficult for you to fully demonstrate your knowledge in a traditional school manner. • If a learning weakness is substantiated, you will be entitled to academic accommodations, such as extra time on tests, testing in a separate quiet room, access to additional learning materials such as books on tape, and access to any learning center or specialist at your school. • If a learning disability is identified you will be entitled to apply for accommodations on high stakes testing such as the SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and licensing boards of various disciplines.
