Dysgraphia Testing

Comprehensive Dysgraphia Testing at SPELC Here at Stony Point Evaluation & Learning Center (SPELC), we specialize in comprehensive assessments for dysgraphia. Our goal is to offer thorough evaluations that recognize the complexities of dysgraphia and its impact on learning. We understand that dysgraphia affects more than just handwriting, and our approach ensures that we address all areas of learning and any co-occurring conditions. Understanding Dysgraphia Dysgraphia is a learning difference that primarily affects writing skills, including handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper. It is not related to intelligence, and individuals with dysgraphia often have unique strengths and talents. Early and accurate identification of dysgraphia is crucial for providing effective support and interventions. Why Comprehensive Dysgraphia Testing is Essential Dysgraphia is a multifaceted condition that requires a comprehensive approach to assessment. Here's why our thorough evaluations are so important: Beyond Handwriting: A Holistic Approach: While dysgraphia is often associated with difficulties in handwriting, it can also impact spelling, sentence structure, and the ability to organize thoughts in writing. Our comprehensive testing examines all these areas to provide a complete picture of how dysgraphia affects a student's learning. By understanding the full scope of dysgraphia, we can develop targeted strategies to support each individual. Identifying Co-occurring Conditions: Dysgraphia often co-occurs with other conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness or twice-exceptionality (2e), and executive functioning difficulties. These conditions can influence how dysgraphia presents and how best to support the individual. Our assessments include screening for these co-occurring conditions to ensure that all aspects of a student's learning profile are addressed. Personalized Support and Interventions: Every individual with dysgraphia is unique, with their own strengths and challenges. Our comprehensive assessments allow us to tailor support and interventions to meet each student's specific needs. Whether through specialized instruction, accommodations, or assistive technology, we aim to empower students to succeed in their educational journey. Empowering Families and Educators: Our assessments provide valuable insights that help families and educators create supportive learning environments. We offer guidance and resources to help you understand and nurture your child's unique abilities, fostering a positive atmosphere for growth and achievement. Our Assessment Process At Stony Point Evaluation & Learning Center, our process is thorough and supportive: Initial Consultation: We begin with a conversation to learn about your child's history, learning experiences, and any concerns you may have. Writing and Motor Skills Assessments: We conduct assessments to evaluate writing skills, including handwriting, spelling, and the organization of ideas, as well as fine motor skills. We will also assess reading and math skills to see how their potential dysgraphia affects other areas of learning. Neurocognitive and Executive Functioning Testing: We assess neurocognitive functions and executive skills to understand how dysgraphia and any co-occurring conditions influence learning. Collaboration with Families and Educators: We reach out to your child’s teachers to gather insights and observations from the classroom setting, which is crucial for qualifying for specific accommodations/supports in school. Comprehensive Report: We provide a detailed report with findings and recommendations that support growth and learning. Schedule an Assessment If you suspect that your child may have dysgraphia, or if they are experiencing challenges in writing or organizing their thoughts, we invite you to schedule an assessment with us. Our dedicated team is here to support you and your family, ensuring your child receives the understanding and assistance they need to thrive. Contact us today to learn more about our services!Comprehensive Dysgraphia Testing at SPELC

Here at Stony Point Evaluation & Learning Center (SPELC), we specialize in comprehensive assessments for dysgraphia. Our goal is to offer thorough evaluations that recognize the complexities of dysgraphia and its impact on learning. We understand that dysgraphia affects more than just handwriting, and our approach ensures that we address all areas of learning and any co-occurring conditions.

Understanding Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a learning difference that primarily affects writing skills, including handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper. It is not related to intelligence, and individuals with dysgraphia often have unique strengths and talents. Early and accurate identification of dysgraphia is crucial for providing effective support and interventions.

Why Comprehensive Dysgraphia Testing is Essential

Dysgraphia is a multifaceted condition that requires a comprehensive approach to assessment. Here’s why our thorough evaluations are so important:

  1. Beyond Handwriting: A Holistic Approach: While dysgraphia is often associated with difficulties in handwriting, it can also impact spelling, sentence structure, and the ability to organize thoughts in writing. Our comprehensive testing examines all these areas to provide a complete picture of how dysgraphia affects a student’s learning. By understanding the full scope of dysgraphia, we can develop targeted strategies to support each individual.
  2. Identifying Co-occurring Conditions: Dysgraphia often co-occurs with other conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness or twice-exceptionality (2e), and executive functioning difficulties. These conditions can influence how dysgraphia presents and how best to support the individual. Our assessments include screening for these co-occurring conditions to ensure that all aspects of a student’s learning profile are addressed.
  3. Personalized Support and Interventions: Every individual with dysgraphia is unique, with their own strengths and challenges. Our comprehensive assessments allow us to tailor support and interventions to meet each student’s specific needs. Whether through specialized instruction, accommodations, or assistive technology, we aim to empower students to succeed in their educational journey.
  4. Empowering Families and Educators: Our assessments provide valuable insights that help families and educators create supportive learning environments. We offer guidance and resources to help you understand and nurture your child’s unique abilities, fostering a positive atmosphere for growth and achievement.

Our Assessment Process

At Stony Point Evaluation & Learning Center, our process is thorough and supportive:

  • Initial Consultation: We begin with a conversation to learn about your child’s history, learning experiences, and any concerns you may have.
  • Writing and Motor Skills Assessments: We conduct assessments to evaluate writing skills, including handwriting, spelling, and the organization of ideas, as well as fine motor skills. We will also assess reading and math skills to see how their potential dysgraphia affects other areas of learning.
  • Neurocognitive and Executive Functioning Testing: We assess neurocognitive functions and executive skills to understand how dysgraphia and any co-occurring conditions influence learning.
  • Collaboration with Families and Educators: We reach out to your child’s teachers to gather insights and observations from the classroom setting, which is crucial for qualifying for specific accommodations/supports in school.
  • Comprehensive Report: We provide a detailed report with findings and recommendations that support growth and learning.

 

Schedule an Assessment

Dysgraphia testing is included in our psychoeducational evaluation package. If you suspect that your child may have dysgraphia, or if they are experiencing challenges in writing or organizing their thoughts, we invite you to schedule an assessment with us. Our dedicated team is here to support you and your family, ensuring your child receives the understanding and assistance they need to thrive.

Contact us today to learn more about our services!