Adult Language-Based Dyslexia Evaluation

WHO IS THIS FOR?

  • Individuals Ages 21 and Up: May seek testing for dyslexia and dysgraphia for a variety of personal, professional, and academic reasons. 

  • Diagnosis Concerns: You want to know if there is a diagnosis of dyslexia, dysgraphia, or any other speech or language-related diagnosis that could impact learning.

    COMMON MOTIVATIONS?

  • Unexplained Difficulties with Reading or Writing

    • Lifelong struggles with reading fluency, spelling, or written expression that were never formally diagnosed.

    • Frequent frustration or fatigue when reading or writing.

    • Wondering if there could be an underlying language issue causing the struggles.

    . Academic or Career Advancement

    • Returning to school or pursuing higher education and noticing persistent difficulties with reading, writing, or note-taking.

    • Needing accommodations (e.g., extra time on exams) for standardized tests like the GRE, LSAT, or professional certifications.

     Workplace Challenges

    • Difficulty with tasks that involve reading complex texts, writing reports/emails, or organizing written information.

    • Seeking workplace accommodations under the ADA (e.g., text-to-speech software, extended deadlines).

    Parenting or Family Awareness

    • Noticing similar learning difficulties in a child and wondering if there's a genetic component.

    • Wanting to be a better advocate for their child by understanding their own learning profile.

    SIGNS TO LOOK FOR?

  • Something Just Feels Off: You’ve always had a gut feeling that something was making learning harder—but haven’t been able to put your finger on it.

  • Working Harder, Achieving Less: You may be putting in twice the effort as others, only to see the same—or even lower—results.

  • Reading Isn’t Smooth: Reading aloud feels choppy or disconnected. You may have struggled with fluency in school or been flagged for it before college.

  • Spelling and Writing Struggles: Spelling is inconsistent, writing is a challenge, and handwriting may appear disorganized or messy.

  • Writing Doesn’t Match Speaking Ability: You can express yourself well when speaking, but written assignments fall short. Taking notes or organizing written thoughts is difficult.

  • Trouble Finding Words: You know what you want to say, but sometimes the words just don’t come easily when speaking.

  • Difficulty Following Complex Directions: You often need instructions repeated and may have trouble following multi-step or detailed verbal directions.

Evaluation Details

  • Testing Duration: Approximately 4 to 5 hours

  • Testing Format: Can be done virtually or on-site.

  • Report Timeline: Four to five weeks from the final date of testing.

  • Payment: Private pay only and must be paid in full before the date of testing.

  • Includes:

    • Potential diagnoses from this testing:  Dyslexia/Dysgraphia

    • Treatment recommendations if indicated.

    • Academic and Functional Accommodations.

    • A one hour virtual or on-site consultation, once the report is completed, to review results and recommendations.

Ready to schedule an evaluation?

Please note: An Adult Language-Based Dyslexia Evaluation is not covered by insurance and is available on a private pay basis only. For current pricing, feel free to give us a call.