How Do I Know If My Child Needs Testing?

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How Do I Know If My Child Needs Testing?

Testing Evaluation - Psychologist sitting with student at a table

Jim’s mom was frantic when she called me. Jim had been having difficulty in school since the end of kindergarten, at which point it was clear he still didn’t recognize all the letters of the alphabet. He continued to struggle in first and second grade, getting some extra help from the reading specialist.

When Is Getting a Firm Diagnosis Important?

By Ellen Braaten, PhD

Stephen’s parents were worried. Stephen was an active 7-year-old who was having trouble learning to read, and staying seated in class. Now that he was in second grade, he was having trouble completing homework.