University of Michigan Center for the Child and the Family

Learning Disabilities: Evaluation & Assessment

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About the Evaluation

Student learning evaluations include multiple assessments of your child’s intellectual level, learning style, achievement levels and a review of his or her educational records. These assessments are, at minimum, based on a parent questionnaire, teacher reports, an IQ test and an achievement test. Other tests, such as specialized reading or math tests, perceptual-motor tests, or attention tests are also added, as needed.

Feedback Session

After the evaluation, the tester will review the results of the tests with you. The results will be compiled into a comprehensive report. The tester will also give intervention options and referrals as needed.

After the Evaluation – Follow Up

Consultation with teachers, attendance at educational meetings, and follow-up meetings with your school can be arranged after the testing session. We will help to ensure that your child receives the proper assistance based on the results of the learning evaluation.

Time Commitment

The assessment typically takes four to five hours to complete. This can be accomplished in one appointment with a break included, or the evaluation can be performed over two days. For those traveling a significant distance to the Center, completing the evaluation in one session may be especially convenient. Feedback sessions are usually an additional hour in length, arranged after the report has been completed.

Please see the Handouts and Readings sections for more information on learning difficulties and disabilities.

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