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Dyslexia Testing & Evaluation
Comprehensive dyslexia testing in Oregon. Learn signs, screening vs evaluation, and what to expect from a full academic assessment.
Does My Child Need Dyslexia Testing? A Parent Checklist for Oregon Families
Does My Child Need Dyslexia Testing?
Lynn Brown
Jan 201 min read
Dyslexia Screening vs. Dyslexia Evaluation: What’s the Difference?
Many parents are told their child has been “screened” at school and assume that dyslexia has been ruled out.
It has not.
Screening and evaluation serve very different purposes. Understanding that distinction is critical for families making decisions about next steps.
Lynn Brown
Jan 132 min read
Dyslexia Testing in Salem, & the Greater Willamette Valley, Oregon: What Parents Need to Know
Dyslexia Screening vs. Dyslexia Evaluation
This distinction matters.
Screening
Brief
Designed to identify risk
Often part of MTSS systems
Not diagnostic
Evaluation
Comprehensive
Individually administered
Diagnostic
Produces a detailed written report
Guides structured intervention
Oregon schools conduct universal screenings under state literacy guidance.
Independent academic evaluations provide deeper diagnostic clarity and individualized re
Lynn Brown
Jan 64 min read
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