Psychological Testing
Dyslexia and Reading Evaluations
When reading is slow, effortful or full of guessing despite good teaching, an evaluation can show whether dyslexia is the reason and what kind of help will work.
What dyslexia is
Dyslexia is a difference in how the brain processes the sounds in words, which makes decoding and spelling much harder than a person's overall ability would predict. It has nothing to do with intelligence or effort, and many people with dyslexia are strong thinkers who work around it for years.
Adults sometimes seek an evaluation after a child is identified, or when a new job or degree program brings heavy reading.
Signs that can point to dyslexia
- Trouble connecting letters and sounds
- Slow, tiring reading that improves little with practice
- Frequent spelling errors, even with familiar words
- Guessing at words from the first letter or the pictures
- Strong listening comprehension compared with reading
- A family history of reading difficulty
What the evaluation includes
- 1.
Interview
Developmental, school and family history, and any past testing or tutoring.
- 2.
Cognitive testing
Measures of reasoning, memory and processing speed to understand overall ability.
- 3.
Academic testing
Reading, spelling and related skills, compared with what would be expected.
- 4.
Feedback and report
What the results mean and specific recommendations for school, tutoring and home.
Why other factors are checked
Vision and hearing problems, attention difficulties, anxiety and gaps in instruction can all affect reading. Looking at the whole picture keeps the recommendations accurate.
At a glance
- Who
- Children, teens and adults
- Where
- In person in Sugar Land
- Payment
- Private pay, with a deposit to book
- Cancellation
- 48 hours' notice
Evaluators for reading and learning
Questions
Can the report be used at school?
You can share it with your child's school. It can support a request for services or accommodations, though the school makes its own decisions.
Is it too late to test an adult?
No. Adults are evaluated for dyslexia regularly, often to understand a lifelong struggle or to request workplace or exam accommodations.
How young can a child be evaluated?
Call us to talk through your child's age and reading history.
What happens after the report
The most useful part of a dyslexia evaluation is usually the recommendations: the kind of structured reading instruction that tends to help, classroom supports such as extra time or audiobooks, and practical changes at home. Families often share the report with a reading specialist or tutor so everyone is working from the same picture of your child's strengths and needs.
Ask about a reading evaluation
Request an evaluation online, or call 832-876-3232 and leave a message if we miss you.