A Learning Disorder Assessment is a thorough evaluation to identify learning differences in children, adolescents, and adults. Conducted by licensed clinical psychologists, it provides insights into cognitive strengths and challenges, helping to guide educational and professional strategies. The goal is to offer personalized recommendations for success and ensure individuals receive the right support to reach their full potential.
A Learning Disorder Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to identify and understand learning differences in children, adolescents, and adults. This process involves detailed testing by licensed clinical psychologists, using evidence-based methods to assess how individuals process and apply information.
The goal of the assessment is to uncover both cognitive strengths and areas of challenge, providing valuable insights that can guide educational and professional strategies. With a focus on neurodiversity, these evaluations offer practical, tailored recommendations to help individuals succeed academically and beyond.
Recognizing and addressing learning differences can significantly improve access to the right support, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
We offer in-depth, neurodiversity-affirming evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults across Southern California. Our team of licensed clinical psychologists provides evidence-based psychological assessments to clients with the goal of accurately identifying learning differences and developing individualized support recommendations.
Learning disability evaluations can be transformative, offering meaningful insight into how an individual processes and applies information. Our approach emphasizes understanding the whole learning profile, highlighting both areas of challenge and cognitive strengths, so that each person receives clear, practical guidance and empowering strategies tailored to their unique needs.
Learning disabilities are often overlooked, yet they can have a significant impact on academic achievement and professional functioning. Recognizing when to pursue a comprehensive evaluation is an important step toward accessing appropriate supports and helping individuals reach their full potential.
You may want to consider a comprehensive learning disability assessment if you notice:
Ongoing difficulty keeping pace with peers academically, particularly in reading, writing, or mathematics
Teacher or professor concerns about persistent academic skill gaps
Repeated challenges in work settings, especially with tasks requiring reading, comprehension, or numerical skills
Difficulty learning or retaining letter–sound relationships, sight words, or basic math facts
Struggles with written expression, including organizing thoughts or producing clear, coherent writing
We specialize in identifying and understanding learning disabilities through thorough, individualized evaluations. Our assessments are designed to clarify underlying challenges and provide a clear framework for personalized supports and effective learning strategies.
Contact us at Office@drcdaniel.com to begin the process; together, we can identify next steps and support your path forward with confidence.
Learning disabilities affect approximately 15% of the population and can have a meaningful impact on academic achievement, workplace performance, and overall quality of life. These neurologically based differences influence how the brain processes information and may affect foundational skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as higher-level abilities including organization, time management, and sustained attention.
Common learning differences we evaluate include:
Dyslexia – Difficulty with accurate word recognition, decoding, and spelling
Dyscalculia – Challenges with numerical reasoning and mathematical concepts
Dysgraphia – Difficulties with handwriting, spelling, and organizing written ideas
Auditory Processing Disorder – Difficulty interpreting and distinguishing sounds
Visual Processing Disorder – Challenges with processing and making sense of visual information
Learning disabilities are not a reflection of intelligence. Most individuals with learning disabilities demonstrate average to above-average cognitive abilities. With accurate identification through comprehensive psychological assessment and appropriate supports in place, individuals with learning disabilities can develop effective strategies to thrive academically and professionally.
Persistent difficulty with reading, writing, or mathematics despite appropriate instruction
Challenges following directions or retaining new information
A noticeable gap between verbal reasoning abilities and written output
Teacher feedback indicating ongoing academic concerns
Avoidance of reading- or writing-based tasks
Frustration with schoolwork that appears disproportionate to task demands
Continued academic challenges despite increased effort
Taking substantially longer than peers to complete assignments
Difficulties with organization and managing time
Declining academic performance as coursework becomes more demanding
School records reflecting longstanding areas of academic concern
Ongoing challenges with work tasks that require reading, writing, or numerical skills
A noticeable gap between strong verbal abilities and written expression
A history of academic struggles that continue to affect professional functioning
Persistent feelings of underachievement despite adequate ability and sustained effort
Educational Accommodations: Comprehensive documentation to support IEPs or 504 Plans
Individualized Learning Strategies: Recommendations aligned with each student’s unique learning style
Early Intervention: Access to targeted supports during critical developmental periods
Parent Guidance: Practical strategies to reinforce learning at home
School Collaboration: Clear tools to support effective communication between families and educators
Workplace Accommodations: Clinical documentation to support requests for reasonable adjustments
Academic Supports: Guidance for accessing college or graduate-level accommodations
Self-Advocacy: Clear information to help individuals articulate their needs effectively
Personal Insight: Validation and understanding of longstanding learning challenges
Compensatory Strategies: Tailored approaches to manage difficulties and leverage strengths
Pricing varies by the type of evaluation, age group, and provider.
For services not covered by insurance or for private pay options, please view our current rates, deposit details, and travel/concierge pricing here: Pricing Rates
Families often ask how clinical psychological evaluations differ from assessments conducted in school settings. While school-based evaluations play an important role, they serve a different purpose than comprehensive psychological testing.
Primarily focus on determining eligibility for special education services
May be limited in depth due to time and resource constraints
Typically do not include a full range of cognitive or processing measures
Provide an in-depth analysis of cognitive strengths and areas of challenge
Include extensive academic, processing, and executive functioning assessments
Offer diagnostic clarification when appropriate
Examine the interaction between learning, attention, and emotional factors
Take a whole-person approach rather than focusing solely on academic performance
Can support accommodation requests across educational and workplace settings
Our psychologists routinely review and integrate school records and prior evaluations into the assessment process to ensure a thorough and cohesive understanding of each individual’s learning profile.