Learning Disability Assessment
Every child learns in their own way. While some children master new skills with little difficulty, others may struggle with reading, writing, mathematics, or processing information despite putting forth significant effort and receiving quality instruction. When learning becomes consistently challenging, families often begin looking for answers that can help explain why.
At ANCKRD, we provide comprehensive learning disability assessments designed to better understand how your child learns. Our evaluations examine cognitive abilities, academic achievement, information processing, executive functioning, and other factors that influence learning. Rather than focusing only on areas of difficulty, we also identify individual strengths that can be used to support future growth and academic success.
Led by Kristen Wilson, LPES, NCSP, every evaluation is individualized, evidence-based, and focused on providing families with meaningful answers and practical recommendations. Whether concerns have recently emerged or have been present for several years, our goal is to help families better understand their child's learning profile and move forward with confidence.
Areas Commonly Evaluated
Every evaluation is individualized, but a comprehensive learning disability assessment generally examines several closely connected areas of academic achievement, cognitive ability, and information processing.
Reading Skills
- Reading accuracy
- Reading fluency
- Reading comprehension
- Phonological processing
- Word recognition and decoding skills
Written Language
- Written expression
- Spelling
- Grammar and sentence construction
- Organization of written ideas
- Handwriting when appropriate
Mathematics Skills
- Number concepts
- Mathematical reasoning
- Math calculation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Applied mathematics skills
Cognitive & Information Processing
- Working memory
- Processing speed
- Executive functioning
- Attention and concentration
- Language processing skills
Individual Strengths & Support Needs
- Learning profile
- Academic strengths
- Learning preferences
- Classroom accommodations
- Individualized recommendations for home and school
Who May Benefit from a Learning Disability Assessment?
A learning disability evaluation may be appropriate for children or adolescents who:
- Have ongoing difficulty learning to read despite receiving instruction
- Read below grade level or struggle with reading fluency and comprehension
- Experience persistent spelling or writing challenges
- Have difficulty organizing thoughts when completing written assignments
- Struggle to understand or apply mathematical concepts
- Demonstrate slower academic progress than expected
- Become frustrated or anxious with schoolwork
- Have concerns identified by parents, teachers, or other professionals
- May benefit from educational accommodations or intervention planning
- Have questions about dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or other learning differences
Learning challenges can have many different causes. A comprehensive assessment helps identify the underlying factors affecting academic performance while recognizing each child's unique strengths and learning potential.
Our Learning Disability Assessment Process
Every family's experience is a little different, but most evaluations move through the following steps. Throughout the process, our priority is to keep you informed, comfortable, and supported.
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Initial Consultation
Every evaluation begins with a complimentary consultation where we discuss your concerns, your child's educational history, developmental background, and the goals of the assessment. This conversation helps determine whether a comprehensive learning disability evaluation is the most appropriate next step.
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Comprehensive Background Review
We gather detailed information regarding developmental history, educational records, previous evaluations, classroom performance, parent concerns, teacher observations, and current academic functioning to develop a complete understanding of your child's learning experiences.
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Individualized Assessment
Assessment may include standardized academic achievement testing, cognitive assessment, information processing measures, executive functioning evaluation, behavioral rating scales, and other evidence-based tools appropriate for your child's needs.
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Feedback Session
After the evaluation is complete, we meet with you to review the findings in clear and understandable language. We discuss your child's strengths, areas of need, answer your questions, and walk through recommendations that can support academic success.
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Comprehensive Written Report
Families receive a detailed written report summarizing assessment findings, diagnostic conclusions when appropriate, and individualized recommendations that can guide educational planning, intervention services, and classroom accommodations.
Individualized Recommendations That Support Academic Success
A learning disability assessment is designed to provide more than a diagnosis. It offers practical recommendations that families, educators, and other professionals can use to support a child's continued growth and confidence in learning. Depending on what the assessment reveals, recommendations may include:
Every recommendation is personalized to reflect your child's strengths, learning style, and individual educational needs.
Why Families Choose ANCKRD
Families throughout Upstate South Carolina choose ANCKRD because evaluations are personalized, comprehensive, and grounded in more than two decades of professional experience.
Kristen Wilson has spent over 20 years working with children, families, and schools as a Licensed Psychoeducational Specialist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Throughout her career, she has helped identify learning disabilities, educational needs, and individual learning strengths while supporting families as they navigate their children's educational journeys.
Related Assessment Services
Learning differences often occur alongside other developmental, attention, or academic concerns. Depending on your child's unique profile, additional assessments may also be beneficial.
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Professional Referrals
Information for physicians, pediatricians, educators, therapists, and other professionals referring families for comprehensive evaluations.
Proudly Serving Families Throughout Upstate South Carolina
ANCKRD provides comprehensive learning disability assessments for children and adolescents throughout Anderson, Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, Greenwood, and Abbeville. Families across Upstate South Carolina trust our evaluations to provide meaningful answers, individualized recommendations, and guidance that supports long-term academic success.
Ready to Better Understand How Your Child Learns?
If your child is experiencing ongoing challenges with reading, writing, mathematics, or overall academic progress, we're here to help. A comprehensive learning disability assessment can provide the answers, recommendations, and guidance needed to support your child's continued learning and long-term success.