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Up to 1 in 5 people show signs of dyslexia¹, a language-based learning disability that affects reading and spelling. Signs include:

Difficulty with word reading, decoding, and oral reading fluency
Signs of difficulty typically emerge in preschool or kindergarten when early literacy skills are introduced
Trouble with arithmetic fluency and verbal number tasks, such as word problems, while basic number processing remains intact
Difficulty acquiring letter-sound knowledge and naming/writing letters
Better comprehension when listening than reading
Difficulty with spelling and written expression
Poor response to literacy instruction
Avoidance of reading and writing tasks

¹ Source: International Dyslexia Association

Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen

Quickly screen students for dyslexia risk using this validated tool

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Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition

Assess academic achievement in individuals aged 4–50 in clinical, educational, and research settings with the WIAT-4

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Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Fifth Edition

Assess pragmatics through observations and interactive activities with the CELF-5

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Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition Brief Form

Measure reading, maths, and written expression with this brief, individual assessment with the KTEA-3 Brief

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Wide Range Achievement Test, Fifth Edition

Monitor basic reading, spelling, and maths skills across age groups with the WRAT5

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Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition

Measure academic skills in reading, maths, written expression, and more with the KTEA-3

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Dyscalculia

Up to 1 in 20 people show signs of dyscalculia¹, a learning disability that affects numerical understanding and mathematical reasoning. Signs include:

Difficulty with math calculation, math problem solving, and/or arithmetic fluency
Signs of difficulty typically emerge in preschool or kindergarten when basic mathematical concepts are introduced
Difficulty acquiring early numeracy skills, including counting, seriation, and comparing quantities
Math errors that reflect faulty conceptual understanding of procedures or numbers
Difficulty with arithmetic and math procedures, and failure to transition from counting to non-counting strategies
Slow or inaccurate math fact retrieval; persistent (beyond age-appropriate) finger counting for simple facts
Poor response to math instruction

Explore our assessments for dyscalculia below to inform targeted support.

¹ Source: Learning Disabilities Association of America

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition

Measure academic skills in reading, maths, written expression, and more with the KTEA-3

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Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition Brief Form

Measure reading, maths, and written expression with this brief, individual assessment with the KTEA-3 Brief

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

Wide Range Achievement Test, Fifth Edition

Monitor basic reading, spelling, and maths skills across age groups with the WRAT5

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

KeyMath-3 Diagnostic Assessment

Assess key mathematical concepts in children and teens with the KeyMath-3 DA

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Keymath-3 Essential Resources

Deliver comprehensive maths intervention with structured lessons, practice sheets, and mini-tests with the Keymath-3 ER

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aimswebPlus

Screens, monitors, and reports student progress for grades K-12

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Process Assessment of the Learner | Second Edition

Diagnose oral and written language disabilities with the PAL-II Reading & Writing, and apply proven strategies using the PAL–II Guides for Intervention. Explore cognitive processes in mathematics with PAL-II Math

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Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition

Assess academic achievement in individuals aged 4–50 in clinical, educational, and research settings with the WIAT-4

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✺ ASSESSMENT + SCREENER + MONITOR

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CELF-5 Screening Test

Quickly screen school-aged children for language difficulties with the CELF-5 Screening

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Fifth Edition

Assess pragmatics through observations and interactive activities with the CELF-5

✺ ASSESSMENT

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition

Assess academic achievement in individuals aged 4–50 in clinical, educational, and research settings with the WIAT-4

✺ TRAINING AVAILABLE
✺ ASSESSMENT + SCREENER + MONITOR

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - Third Edition

Support diagnosis and intervention for intellectual and developmental disabilities with the Vineland-3

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Raven's 2

Assess nonverbal reasoning and observational skills in a wide age range

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Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Fourth Edition

Assess general intelligence without relying on language with the TONI-4

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Wide Range Achievement Test, Fifth Edition

Monitor basic reading, spelling, and maths skills across age groups with the WRAT5

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition Brief Form

Measure reading, maths, and written expression with this brief, individual assessment with the KTEA-3 Brief

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, Second Edition Revised

Briefly assess verbal and nonverbal intelligence in ages 4 to 90 with the KBIT-2 Revised

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Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fifth Edition

Evaluate receptive vocabulary through individual, normed testing with the PPVT-5

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Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen

Quickly screen students for dyslexia risk using this validated tool

✺ SCREENER + MONITOR

Expressive Vocabulary Test, 3rd Edition

Assess expressive vocabulary and word retrieval in Standard English with the EVT-3

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Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting, Second Edition

Measure handwriting speed in children and young adults with the DASH-2

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Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition

Measure academic skills in reading, maths, written expression, and more with the KTEA-3

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Delis-Rating of Executive Functions

Identify executive function issues in adults with the D-REF

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Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales

Measure ADHD symptoms and executive functioning difficulties with the Brown EF/A Scales

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Wechsler Memory Scale, Fourth Edition

Assess memory function and cognitive status in adults aged 16 to 90:11 with the WMS-IV

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Resiliency Scales for Children & Adolescents: A Profile of Personal Strengths

Profile strengths and emotional vulnerabilities to guide intervention with the RSCA

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Test of Written Language - Fourth Edition

Evaluate written expression with the diagnostic, norm-referenced, comprehensive TOWL-4

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KeyMath-3 Diagnostic Assessment

Assess key mathematical concepts in children and teens with the KeyMath-3 DA

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Adaptive Behavior Assessment System - Third Edition

Measure adaptive skills across the lifespan with the ABAS-3

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