Learning Disability Testing
IN SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA
Students and adults seek learning disability testing when they sense that something deeper is affecting their performance.
You may have worked hard to keep up, only to feel overwhelmed or confused by the amount of effort required. Some people mask their struggles by memorizing, re-reading, or relying on workarounds. Others begin to feel anxious or discouraged when school or work demands increase.
At Duality Psychological Services in Sherman Oaks, learning disability testing provides clear insight into how you learn and what support can help. A thorough evaluation can explain long-standing challenges and offer practical steps that make daily life more manageable.
When Learning Differences Affect Daily Life
Learning disabilities affect the way the brain processes information. They are not a sign of intelligence or potential. They simply reflect a different learning style that needs specific support. Without clarity, these patterns can lead to confusion, frustration, and even emotional strain. Here are some common signs that learning disability testing may be for you:
Difficulty reading or understanding written text
Slow or effortful reading
Trouble with spelling or writing
Challenges with math concepts or problem-solving
Forgetfulness or trouble retaining information
Difficulty following multi-step instructions
Taking much longer to complete assignments
Losing track of details or making “careless” mistakes
Fatigue after long periods of mental effort
These struggles often show up in school, test-taking, work performance, and daily tasks. Without understanding the cause, people may believe they are not trying hard enough or that something is wrong with them. Learning disability testing helps shift these beliefs by offering clarity rather than judgment.
What You Can Learn From Learning Disability Testing
A comprehensive learning disability evaluation identifies strengths, challenges, and the specific ways your brain processes information. This type of assessment is appropriate for children, teens, college students, and adults.
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Dyslexia
Difficulties with decoding or phonological processing
Slow reading speed
Challenges with written expression
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Dyscalculia
Difficulty understanding numbers, patterns, or math concepts
Trouble with mental math
Challenges transferring learning from one context to another
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Working memory
Processing speed
Auditory and visual memory
How well information is retained and used
Why Learning Disability Testing Matters
Without understanding what is happening beneath the surface, students and adults may internalize their struggles, often blaming themselves for difficulties outside their control. Testing helps you:
understand your unique learning style
access accommodations for school or work
reduce self-blame
build confidence and effective strategies
receive recommendations that fit your needs
communicate more clearly with teachers or employers
A thorough evaluation can also provide documentation for academic accommodations such as extended time, reduced-distraction testing environments, note-taking support, and other helpful adjustments.
How Learning Disability Testing Works at Duality
An autism assessment in Sherman Oaks helps children, teens, and adults understand social communication, sensory responses, and emotional patterns. It provides clear insight and practical guidance for everyday support.
A clinical interview
Cognitive testing
Reading, writing, and math assessments
Memory and processing tasks
Evaluation of attention and executive functioning
Review of emotional and behavioral factors
A comprehensive written report
Personalized recommendations
Feedback is explained in everyday language so you understand what the results mean and how they apply to your real-life experiences.
What Makes Duality Different
We believe that insight helps people feel more grounded and capable. Our Learning Disability assessments are never rushed or formulaic. Each evaluation is shaped around the individual and designed to bring clarity rather than overwhelm. We understand the emotional weight that learning challenges can carry and approach every assessment with warmth, steadiness, and respect.
Our clinicians have deep experience identifying dyslexia, dyscalculia, written expression disorders, and related learning differences across age groups. We also have expertise in distinguishing learning disabilities from ADHD, anxiety-driven challenges, and other conditions with overlapping symptoms.
Reach Out For Learning Disability Testing
If learning has felt harder than it should and you are unsure why, testing can help you understand your strengths and what support will help you succeed. You do not need to continue guessing or carrying the weight of these challenges alone.
FAQs About Learning Disability Testing in Sherman Oaks, California
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Testing reviews reading, writing, math, memory, processing, and executive functioning. It helps identify strengths and challenges that affect performance at school or work.
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It may help if you or your child struggle with reading, writing, math, organization, or completing tasks despite trying hard and feeling overwhelmed.
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Yes. Many adults seek testing after years of difficulty with reading, writing, time management, or fatigue during mentally demanding tasks.
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ADHD affects focus and regulation, while learning disabilities involve specific academic skills. Testing helps clarify whether one or both are present.
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You receive clear feedback and a detailed report. The results guide school or work accommodations and daily strategies that make learning more manageable.
Ready for Support That Brings Clarity?
Duality Psychological Services offers therapy and psychological testing in Sherman Oaks to help you understand your patterns, feel grounded, and move forward with more clarity. When you’re ready, we are here to talk through what you’re facing and help you take the next step.