Learning Disability Testing - New York City
When a student struggles in school despite effort and support, it may be time to consider a learning disability test. This assessment helps uncover how a person learns and processes information, offering insight into challenges with reading, writing, math, or attention. At Brooklyn Heights Psychology, we provide comprehensive learning disability testing throughout New York City, with convenient access for families in Downtown Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan.
The Purpose of Learning Disability Testing
A learning disability test often includes standardized measures of cognitive ability, academic achievement, memory, and processing speed. These tests go beyond grades or classroom performance to pinpoint specific patterns of strength and difficulty.
The goal of a learning disability evaluation is to understand why learning feels harder than it should. These assessments can identify conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia and clarify how they impact school performance. This understanding allows parents, teachers, and students to work together toward effective support.
Areas typically assessed during a learning disability evaluation include:
Reading comprehension and fluency
Written expression and spelling
Mathematical reasoning and calculation
Processing speed and working memory
Verbal and nonverbal reasoning
Together, these results provide a roadmap for school accommodations and individualized learning strategies that help students build confidence and achieve their potential.
Schedule a Learning Disability Test
If your child struggles to keep up despite their best effort, a learning disability test can bring clarity and direction. At Brooklyn Heights Psychology, we help students and families throughout New York City understand how learning differences affect academic progress, and what to do next.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment for learning disability testing in New York City, with convenient access for clients in Downtown Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan. Offices in Union Square and Brooklyn Heights.
FAQs
What is involved in a learning disability evaluation?
A learning disability evaluation includes interviews, questionnaires, and standardized tests that assess academic skills and cognitive processing. These results help identify specific learning differences and guide recommendations for educational support.
Can a learning disability test explain why my child struggles in one subject but not others?
Yes. Some students have strong skills in certain areas but difficulty in others, such as reading comprehension or math problem-solving. A learning disability test helps pinpoint where those gaps occur and why, allowing for targeted interventions that make learning more effective.
How do I get more time on tests?
If a learning disability evaluation confirms that slower processing or other challenges affect test performance, your child may qualify for extended time or other accommodations through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan. The evaluation report provides the documentation schools require to consider these supports.
Can adults benefit from learning disability testing?
Absolutely. Many adults seek testing to better understand lifelong learning challenges or to request workplace or college accommodations. A formal diagnosis can guide strategies for improved organization, reading, writing, or comprehension skills, making everyday learning and performance easier.