Our purpose at Colorado Literacy & Learning Center is to obtain a complete picture of an individual’s functioning through a psychoeducational evaluation. Their strengths and weaknesses in cognitive, academic, and oral language functioning are assessed. Recommendations are provided to increase functioning in any of these areas.

CLLC sees individuals with the following suspected learning disabilities as well as those with a previous diagnosis who need updated testing:

Dyslexia is a neurological learning difference that affects a person’s ability to read, spell, write, and sometimes speak. It is not related to intelligence but rather how the brain processes language. People with dyslexia often struggle with decoding words, recognizing letter-sound relationships, and fluency, but they may excel in creative thinking, problem-solving, and other areas. With the right support and strategies, individuals with dyslexia can learn to read and thrive academically and beyond.

Dysgraphia is a neurological learning disability that affects a person’s ability to write, including difficulties with handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper. It can impact fine motor skills, making writing physically challenging and sometimes painful. People with dysgraphia may struggle with letter formation, spacing, and written expression, even if they have strong verbal communication skills. With proper support, strategies, and accommodations, individuals with dysgraphia can develop their writing abilities and succeed in academic and professional settings.

Dyscalculia is a neurological learning disability that affects a person’s ability to understand and work with numbers. It can make tasks such as recognizing numbers, learning math facts, performing calculations, and understanding time or measurements challenging. People with dyscalculia may struggle with number sense, sequencing, and problem-solving, even if they excel in other areas. With targeted support, strategies, and accommodations, individuals with dyscalculia can develop their math skills and build confidence in numerical tasks.

Preacademic skills are the foundational abilities that prepare young children for formal learning in school. These include early literacy skills (such as recognizing letters and sounds), basic math concepts (like counting and number recognition), fine motor skills (such as holding a pencil), and cognitive skills (like following directions and problem-solving). Developing strong preacademic skills helps children build confidence and readiness for reading, writing, and math as they enter school.

Literacy Skills Evaluation

The literacy skills evaluation will investigate academic skills and can indicate the presence of a profile of dyslexia. The evaluation takes approximately two hours, depending on the client. Following the evaluation, there will be an in-depth, one-on-one consultation with Dr. Fitzhugh to review the results and discuss recommendations. The full report includes scores, interpretation, and recommendations.​​

Full Comprehensive Evaluation

Full Comprehensive Evaluation

The full comprehensive evaluation will determine the presence of learning disabilities as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. Results provide sufficient evidence to diagnose dyslexia according to the guidelines set forth by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). This evaluation meets requirements for ACT, SAT and college accommodations and modification requests. The evaluation takes approximately four hours, depending on the client. Following the evaluation, there will be an in-depth, one-on-one consultation with Dr. Fitzhugh to review the results and discuss recommendations. The full report includes scores, interpretation, diagnosis (if applicable), and recommendations.​

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