Why is a psychologist involved in testing for educational needs?
Having difficulty with learning impacts different individuals in different ways. Often a difference in how the individual processes information leads to lower than expected academic achievement, which in turn leads to emotional stress or even behavioral problems. At Lee Pesky Learning Center, we believe that understanding the “whole” person is essential to providing effective intervention for learning needs. Clinical and school psychologists are trained to evaluate thinking abilities (attention, memory, language, visual-spatial, and motor skills), academic achievement, and emotional and behavioral adjustment. The comprehensive approach allows targeted intervention strategies to be recommended in each area of need, leading to a greater chance for overall success for the individual.
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