Dyslexia and Learning Disability Assessment for Children and Adults in Bellevue, WA
Struggling to keep up with reading, writing, or spelling despite your best efforts? Could this be dyslexia or another learning disability? We can help you find out.
At Balanced Minds, we provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for dyslexia and related learning differences in children, adolescents, and adults. Our evaluations are grounded in a deep understanding of the brain-based differences involved in learning to read, providing the clarity needed to access effective, evidence-based support.
When Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities Go Unrecognized in Children and Adolescents
Living without answers can mean:
Watching your child work twice as hard as their peers for half the result
Seeing a bright, capable student begin to lose confidence in their academic ability
Homework sessions that consistently end in frustration, tears, or avoidance
A child who has learned to mask their reading struggles through memorization or context clues
Years of wondering why traditional instruction isn't clicking despite your child’s intelligence
When Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities Go Unrecognized in Adults
Living without answers can mean:
A lifetime of feeling like you have to hide your struggles with reading or writing
Exhaustion from overcompensating for literacy challenges in professional or academic settings
Avoiding career advancements or educational opportunities due to a fear of being "found out"
Persistent self-doubt that stems from a gap between your capabilities and your output
A sense that your potential has been limited by a barrier you couldn't quite name
A comprehensive dyslexia and learning disability assessment can provide:
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Clarity
A clear evidence-based diagnosis that explains the root of the struggle.
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Understanding
A personalized profile of your cognitive strengths and vulnerabilities.
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Strategies
A direct roadmap to evidence-based interventions that actually work.
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Documentation
Documentation to support essential school or workplace accommodations.
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Compassion
A renewed sense of confidence and a more compassionate understanding of your brain.
What to Expect at a Dyslexia and Learning Disability Assessment
Clinical Interview
We begin by discussing your history, your strengths, and the specific challenges that led you to seek an evaluation. For children, this includes a thorough developmental and academic history provided by parents.
Comprehensive Testing
Using gold-standard measures, we assess phonological processing, reading fluency, spelling, and writing, alongside broader cognitive domains like memory and processing speed to build a complete picture.
Feedback & Next Steps
We walk you through the findings in plain language, provide a comprehensive written report, and ensure you leave with clear, actionable recommendations for intervention and accommodations.
What are some indicators of Dyslexia?
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Children & Adolescents
Difficulty learning letter names, sounds, or basic rhyming skills
Slow, labored, or inaccurate reading that persists despite extra help
Significant difficulty with spelling or expressing ideas in writing
Avoidance of reading aloud or a strong dislike for school-based tasks
A child who is clearly bright, but whose reading level does not match their potential
Adults
A lifelong history of struggling with reading, spelling, or writing
Difficulty processing written information quickly or accurately
A preference for audiobooks or verbal communication over written text
Persistent trouble with "small" tasks like filling out forms or proofreading
A sense that you have been working around a hidden barrier your entire life
what makes our evaluations different?
We Make Sure Our Findings are Accessible and Actionable
A thorough evaluation is only valuable if you can understand and use the results. We are committed to communicating our findings in plain language, with clear direction, so that you leave with more than a report. You leave with a roadmap that reflects not just your challenges, but your strengths and the ways you can build on them.
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Why get a Dyslexia and Learning Disability Assessment with Balanced Minds?
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Specialized Expertise
Neuropsychological assessment is core to what we do, providing a deeper look than standard academic screenings.
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Evidence-Based Approach
Our evaluations are guided by the latest science on how the brain learns to read and process language.
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Complex Profiles Welcome
We have deep experience with twice-exceptional individuals and cases where dyslexia co-occurs with ADHD or other learning differences.
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Assessment Connected to Care
Our findings lead directly to the specific interventions and accommodations that help students and professionals thrive.
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Family-Centered
For pediatric evaluations, we work closely with parents and collaborate with schools to ensure the child is supported across all environments.
For most evaluations, the clinical interview and testing are conducted in person at our Bellevue office.
Feedback appointments can often be accommodated via telehealth if that is your preference.
