PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
Dyslexia, Mathematics Disorder, Writing Problems
Should I have my child tested?
Testing is helpful in:
- Screening for and identifying learning difficulties
- Determining a child’s overall cognitive and aptitude levels
- Establishing a child’s specific learning style so that instruction can be individualized
- Identifying a child’s emotional functioning and its impact on schooling
- Determining a psychological diagnosis
- Establishing present levels of performance so that you can measure progress
- Objectively evaluating a child against stated criteria
- Comparing a child’s performance against a larger group of children (with similar characteristics and at a similar age)
What types of tests are there?
Cognitive testing – This testing measures a student’s intellectual abilities and shows how a child solves problems, how she/he processes information (visual, auditory, etc.), memory, and speed of processing information.
Educational testing – This testing compares a student’s academic functioning with other children the same age. Testing can focus on reading, writing, math, and oral language. Several areas within each major area are assessed.
Emotional functioning – This testing may be assessed informally (observations, interviews) or formally (students, parents, and teachers may be asked to complete rating scales).
Psychological evaluation – This testing might include cognitive, emotional/social functioning, and adaptive functioning.
Adaptive behavior – This testing looks at a child’s ability to care for his/herself.
What are the characteristics of Special Education Disabilities?
Learning Disability– A problem with processing information in specific academic areas
Emotional Disability – An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors and may include an inability to have satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers/teachers, inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances, and emotional problems.
Other Health Impairments – A documented medical condition that adversely impacts educational learning, e.g. ADHD
How do I schedule testing?
Dr. Cleckler can be reached by telephone at (719)-466-9645.
