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’.
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
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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!
(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!
