What is involved in testing for LD?”
Usually, testing begins with observing the student in the classroom. This may be done by the regular classroom teacher or a specialist teacher. In some situations, your child may be given achievement tests. These tests measure how well your child is doing academically when compared to his or her same-age peers. Children with LD typically score lower in one or more academic areas than their peers. Once your child has been referred for formal psycho-educational testing, you will be asked to provide some historical details about your child, (e.g., did he or she hit the usual milestones at typical ages; does anyone else in the family have a diagnosis of a learning problem; etc.). Your child should then see the school psychologist for more in-depth testing. An intelligence test is given to determine your child’s estimated learning potential. Once that has been established, an achievement test is given. Scores from both sets of tests are compared. Individuals with LD will show a discrepancy
