Learning Disability and Dyslexia
An estimate of 5 to 15% of school-age children struggle with a learning disability. 80% of those with learning disorders have an impairment in reading, which is commonly referred to as dyslexia.
Dyslexia is an with impairment in reading where a child has difficulty with word reading fluency, word reading accuracy, decoding, reading comprehension, and/or spelling.
Problems in reading may begin even before a child is learning to read. Some children with dyslexia may have trouble with breaking down spoken words into syllables, recognizing words that rhyme, connecting letters they see on a page with the sounds they make, and fluent reading. Children with dyslexia may also have difficulty with writing accuracy and spelling.
What is dyscalculia?
Dysgraphia is an impairment in written expression and refers to children with spelling difficulties and problems with writing. This can include difficulties with accuracy, grammar, and punctuation accuracy, and/or clarity or organization of written expression. Dysgraphia is the term used to describe difficulties with putting one’s thoughts on to paper. Kindergarten-age children with impairment in written expression may not be able to recognize and write letters as well as their peers.
What is Dyslexia?
- Difficulty reading (inaccurate, slow and only with much effort).
- Difficulty understanding the meaning of what is read.
- Difficulty with spelling.
- Difficulty with written expression (problems with grammar, punctuation or organization).
- Difficulty understanding number concepts, number facts or calculation.
- Difficulty with mathematical reasoning (applying math concepts or solving math problems).
- Difficulty with phonological processing, orthographic, and syntax formation.
What is dysgraphia?
what areas of difficulty
are assessed?
When a learning disability is missed, children are at a higher risk of falling behind, increased mental health symptoms, higher school dropout rates, and unemployment as an adult.
Know how your child learns best and areas where they are needing a different way of learning is important to your child's overall success.
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why is it important to
assess for a learning
disability?
Dyscalculia is an impairment in mathematics and is for children who have significantly below average skills in number sense, memorization of arithmetic facts, accurate or fluent calculation, and/or accurate math reasoning. The term “dyscalculia” is used to describe difficulties with learning numbers-related concepts, with processing numerical information, with learning arithmetic facts or with using the symbols and functions to perform accurate or fluent math calculations.
What's the best next step
if i suspect my child may
have a learning disability?
The best next step is to schedule a 15-minute consultation so you can ask any specific questions about the assessment process and we can coordinate calendars to schedule the assessment.
We are currently scheduling two-weeks from the initial phone consultation.
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Dr. Griffiths and her team helped me better understand PDA and how this was affecting my son at school. We know have all the right supports in place and I feel more confident as a parent.
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We were able to use the assessment from AZ Peds Center to get DDD services in our home and my daughter is making progress in the areas we were concerned about.
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Every assessment includes an understanding of your child's strengths and areas of growth. We collaborate with teachers, pediatricians, therapists, family members, and medication providers.
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Our office is designed to look and feel like your living room. Your child will feel at home and relaxed for the assessment. We don't do stuffy or big fancy words that real people don't understand. Our reports are easy to understand.
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We went to school for a long time to earn those little letters after our names. We also worked in a variety of settings with different kids and families (so nothing really shocks us). Our team also continues to attend trainings, obtain certifications, and keep up to date with recent research and mental heath concerns.
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