At Knight Psychological Institute, we uncover the 'why' behind academic struggles. We move past general labels to identify specific processing gaps—such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia—while highlighting your child’s cognitive strengths to create a clear roadmap for school success.
Reading (Dyslexia): Is your child struggling with phonological processing (sounding out words), slow or inaccurate word recognition, and difficulty with overall reading fluency?
Writing (Dysgraphia): Does your child have significant challenges with spelling, grammar, the physical act of handwriting, or difficulty organizing thoughts logically on paper?
Math (Dyscalculia): Is your child having difficulty understanding "number sense," memorizing basic math facts, or persistent trouble with accurate calculations.
Academic Achievement Testing: We perform an in-depth assessment of skills in reading, writing, and math to identify exactly where the learning "gap" exists.
Cognitive Processing Analysis: We explore the "why" behind the struggle by testing memory, phonological awareness, and processing speed.
In-depth Conversations: We talk extensively with you to understand your child's educational history, health, and their feelings toward school and learning.
Multi-Perspective Input: With permission, we collect insights from teachers and other professionals to see the full picture.
Clinical Observations: We observe your child’s approach to challenging tasks, their persistence, and their problem-solving strategies during the assessment.
Collaborative Record Review: We look at school work samples, standardized test scores, and report cards to ensure our clinical findings align with their classroom reality.
Formal Diagnosis: A clinical diagnosis of a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) recognized by educational institutions and clinical providers.
Educational Advocacy Data: Our evaluations deliver the robust data needed to secure IEP services or 504 Plan accommodations—including extra time and specialized instruction—within Gilbert, Chandler, and surrounding East Valley schools.
Personalized Recommendations: Data-driven strategies for targeted academic interventions, assistive technology (like speech-to-text), and classroom modifications tailored to your child's unique learning profile.
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