We do not provide testing at Columbus Behavioral Health.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your classwork?
Are you studying hard for your tests and not getting the grades to match your hard work?
Are you avoiding going to class because you feel so behind and can't catch up? 

What is Dyslexia? 
Diagnosed as a Specific Learning Disability with impairment in reading. It is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin and associated with word reading accuracy, reading fluency, and reading comprehension difficulties. Results from a deficits in the phonological sounds of language. Letter reversals have nothing to do with phonological processing of language!

Characteristics of Dyslexia:

1. Difficulty learning letter names and sounds
2. Difficulty sounding out words
3. Difficulty recalling known or sight words— some kids have great memories, and other kids do not
4. Guesses words
5. Slow oral reading— very dysfluent unless given structured literacy because they can’t decode
6. Poor spelling
7. Poor handwriting— can indicate dysgraphia
8. Difficulty with written language
9. Difficulty with math computation— because it is language based
10. Comprehension is better when listening rather than reading independently
11. Reading difficulty is unexpected in light of other strengths

Learn more about Dyslexia: 
International Dyslexia Association
Dr. Kelly Sandman Hurley
Video on Dyslexia
Special Education Advocacy

What is Dysgraphia? It is diagnosed as a Specific Learning Disorder of Written Expression. It involves impaired motor skills particularly with letter writing. Impaired handwriting can interfere with learning to spell words in writing and speed of writing text. Someone can have only impaired writing without reading problems or both impaired writing and spelling.

What is Dyscalculia? It is diagnosed as a Specific Learning Disorder with impairment in mathematics associated with difficulties with number sense, memorization of math facts, accurate or fluent calculation, and accurate math reasoning. These students have a difficult time making sense of numbers and math concepts. They may know what to do in math class but don’t understand why they are doing it.


Additional Resources:
Understood.org

ADHD Testing

Psychological testing can clarify if your problems with attention could be helped with medication.

​We do not provide testing at Columbus Behavioral Health.

Learning Disability Testing

Testing is necessary for the diagnosis of a learning disability.  Qualified professionals use several types of procedures and assessments in testing for LDs, like gathering an individual’s developmental and social history, including input from others, such as family, friends, partners, and instructors, and formal written and/or computerized assessments.  Testing is likely to take some time and financial investment but can be worth it.

​We do not provide testing at Columbus Behavioral Health.