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TESTING

Importance of Identification - According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the high school dropout rate for students with  learning disabilities is more than twice what it is for other students (36 percent compared with 14 percent). 

     Individuals may be tested at any age.  Tests which are selected will vary  according to the age of the individual. Young children may be tested for  phonological processing, receptive and expressive language abilities, and the  ability to make sound/symbol associations.  Professionals who possess expertise in several disciplines  are best qualified to make a diagnosis of dyslexia.  A knowledge
and background  in psychology, reading, language, and education is necessary. 
 
     There is no one single test which can be used as a test for dyslexia. A battery of tests must be administered.  Tests which measure expressive oral language, expressive written language, receptive oral language, receptive written language, intellectual functioning, cognitive processing, and   educational achievement must be administered.

    Discuss the test results with the individual who did the testing. You should receive a written report consisting of both the test scores and an explanation of the results of the testing.

    Administered tests should be specified. The strengths and  weaknesses of the individual should be explained and specific recommendations  should be made.  When there is a reading problem, the report should suggest  recommendations for specific intervention techniques. 
 
For more in-depth information, please visit IDA-RMB’s
‘Just the Facts’.

Qualified Testing in the Denver Metro Area
 (Click the name to follow the link)


 
NOTE: Check with your insurance company and your tester to see if any portion of the testing might  be covered. Common insurance CPT codes used for coverage are 96101, 96801, 96806 and 96125. 

Children's Hospital Colorado
Hearing, Speech, and Learning Care - Denver
 720-777-6800


 
University of Denver
 Learning Disabilities and Neuropsychology Clinic - Denver
 303-871-4403


 
University of Colorado
 Speech, Language and Hearing Center –Boulder
 303-492-5375


 Attention, Behavior, and Learning Clinic—Boulder
 303-735-5570


 
Colorado Literacy and Learning Center
 Colorado Springs
 719-227-0026


 
Educational Consulting Services
 Denver
 303-691-2020


There are a number of other options for qualified testing in the Denver Metro area.  We would be glad to help you find the best fit for you and   your child - just contact us. Or check out the referral list from IDA Rocky Mountain Branch.  They have a special section just for diagnosticians!
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