One reason to obtain a comprehensive assessment by a Licensed Educational Psychologist is to determine whether you or your loved-one has a learning-related disability affecting learning, in order to seek accommodations for tests and school-work.
There are different types of disabilities that we assess for, which may result in a recommendation for accommodations. These learning related conditions include Autism, ADHD (aka “ADD”), a Specific Learning Disorder in reading, writing, or mathematics (such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia),
Types of Accommodations may include supports like additional time to take tests, alternate location for test taking (with less distractions), additional time to complete assignments, receiving a copy of the class notes, etc.
Whether a client is young and in school, or in college, or beyond, accommodations can be helpful to “level the playing field. Just as a person with poor vision may require glasses to see correctly, someone with Dyslexia, ADHD, or Autism may need accommodations in order to demonstrate that they know the content on tests. This can help in school, college, taking an exam to get licensed in a profession, etc. Feel free to reach out with your questions about a comprehensive assessment, and to get the help you need!
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