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Learning disabilities are ongoing challenges with reading, writing, and math that can affect a person's performance at school, work, and in everyday life. Some people may have more than one condition that impacts them. For example, someone with Dyslexia might also have a speech and language disorder, like Expressive Receptive Language Disorder. Despite these difficulties, people with learning disabilities can still lead successful lives, work, and raise families. There are supports and interventions available to help them succeed.
CONFUSION ALERT
Parents should be aware that a medical diagnosis for struggles with reading, writing, or math may not always include terms like "dyslexia," "dysgraphia," or "dyscalculia." Instead, the school might use the term "Specific Learning Disability (SLD)" in the area of reading, writing, or math as the educational diagnosis.
Learning Disability Resources
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Professionals Qualified to Diagnosis Learning Disabilities Include:
🧠 Clinical Psychologist or Neuropsychologist
- Specializes in cognitive and educational testing.
- Provides a full psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluation.
- Often used for diagnosing dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (handwriting), dyscalculia (math), and other learning disorders.
🧑🏫 School Psychologist
- Conducts evaluations within the school setting to determine **eligibility for special education services**.
- Can diagnose learning disabilities using standardized tests.
- Works as part of an IEP (Individualized Education Program) team.
🩺 Developmental Pediatrician
- Can assess for learning disabilities along with ADHD, autism, and developmental delays.
- Typically refers families to a psychologist for full testing if needed.
👩⚕️ Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Can diagnose*language-based learning disabilities such as language processing disorders or expressive/receptive language delays.
📝 What the Evaluation May Include:
- Academic achievement testing
- Cognitive and processing assessments
- Interviews, classroom observations, and review of academic history
- Standardized tools (e.g., WISC, WIAT, Woodcock-Johnson)
Qualified Professionals in Arizona for Evaluating
Professionals who may diagnose ASD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities & other disorders:
- Developmental Pediatricians
- Child Psychologists or Neuropsychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Speech-Language Pathologists- Multidisciplinary Autism Centers
Provides free developmental screenings over the phone for children aged 12-36 months.
Note: This is an initial screening, not a full diagnostic evaluation.
More Information: https://autismcenter.org/ezscreen/
Offers free developmental evaluations for children under 3 years old at risk for developmental
delays.
Contact: 602-532-9960
Public School Evaluations
Under IDEA, public schools must provide FREE evaluations for special education eligibility.
To start, submit a written request to your school's principal or district special education office.
More Info: CLICK HERE
Offers diagnostic testing and evaluations for suspected learning disabilities and ADHD.
Services include psychoeducational evaluations for learning or intellectual disabilities.
- Request Services: https://www.salt.arizona.edu/able/request-services
Provides evaluations for learning disorders and ADHD (children, teens, adults).
- Fees: https://psychology.asu.edu/clinic/fees
Offers guidance on finding low-cost or free evaluations.
Services & Support for Parents & Caregivers:
Care 4 the Caregivers is a nonprofit committed to supporting parents of children with disabilities and reducing caregiver burnout. Through mental health support, educational tools, and strong community connections, they empower families to thrive. Their wide range of services is trusted and highly recommended by many caregivers seeking meaningful and ongoing support.
Services & Supports Offered:
Services & Supports Offered:
Individual Consultation
Personalized help with concerns about healthcare, education, and behavior.
Parent-to-Parent Support
Connects families with experienced mentors who offer guidance and understanding.
Events & Training
Workshops to build advocacy skills and support collaboration with schools and healthcare providers.
Positive Family Coaching (PFC)
Enhanced coaching for families managing behavioral or emotional challenges.
NICU Parent Support
Support and information for parents with infants in Neonatal Intensive Care.
Refugee and Asylee Mentorship Program (RAMP)
Culturally appropriate mentorship for refugee and asylee families navigating care systems.
Serving Military Families
Specialized services for military families raising children with disabilities.
💚 All services are free of charge
💬 Available in multiple languages, including Spanish
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