Language-Based Learning Disability & Dyslexia Assessment

Language-based learning disability and dyslexia are two of the most common reasons parents schedule assessment sessions with us. Teachers or other caregivers may notice your child is struggling with a variety of academic tasks or that they are falling behind educational milestones that their peers have reached and recommend that you schedule a testing session. In other cases, you as a parent may be concerned that your child isn’t recognizing their letters, understanding word sounds, or having difficulty with other aspects of language usage and comprehension. Whatever the case, I can help you and your child better understand their academic strengths and weaknesses, so they can receive the educational resources they need to be successful. It all starts with language-based learning disability and dyslexia assessment in South Easton, MA at the Learning Curve Assessment Center.

What is Language-Based Learning Disability (LBLD)? 

Language-based learning disability (LBLD) is the name given to a group of conditions that impact the processing and understanding of written or spoken language. Since communication is an underlying need for most learning, students with LBLD may struggle with academics in a variety of subject matter areas. Dyslexia is one of the main forms of LBLD.

What is Dyslexia? 

Dyslexia is a condition that makes reading more difficult. Those with dyslexia may struggle to read, read slowly, have difficulty comprehending what they’ve read, or experience difficulty remembering or understanding information that’s read aloud. 

What Behaviors Might My Child’s Teachers Notice?

Teachers may notice a number of signs that your child is struggling with dyslexia or LBLD. Some of the most common signs include the following: 

• Difficulty with phonics, the sounds that make up words

• Trouble decoding, making sense of, words

• Difficulty learning or retaining grammar skills 

• Struggling to comprehend what they’ve read

• Inability to write clearly or difficulty formulating complex sentence structure

• Slow reading

• Anxiety or frustration related to reading

• Difficulty listening or paying attention

• Speech difficulties

• Trouble with spelling, especially large words or words that sound like other words