How do you evaluate for learning disabilities?

A learning disability evaluation involves a comprehensive assessment of a child’s cognitive abilities and academic development. Whenever a child comes to us for a learning disability evaluation, we also examine whether ADHD might be a contributor to a child’s learning challenges. Learning disabilities and ADHD commonly co-occur.

What are the different types of learning disabilities?

Learning disabilities tend to fall into the general categories of reading, writing, and math. While some children present with a single learning disability, others have learning disabilities across multiple areas.

A reading disability (or dyslexia) involves unexpected difficulties in reading development. Reading disabilities may involve challenges with reading comprehension, decoding, and/ or fluency.

A learning disability in math can manifest as problems with number sense, math calculation, math reasoning, and/ or math fact fluency. In some cases, a child’s dyslexia can impact math learning.

For writing, some children present with challenges with handwriting, pencil grip, writing mechanics, and/ or organizing their thoughts onto paper.

Please refer to the overview page for general information about the evaluation process.

Child and Teen Solutions (CATS) is a mental health clinic based in Seattle, Washington. We are staffed by psychologists and therapists who specialize in children, teens, young adults, and parent coaching. We offer treatment and evaluation services. We offer both in-person and telehealth services for therapy. Our office is located in the Madison Park neighborhood, near Lake Washington.