Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Prospective Students
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
What is a learning disability?
A learning disability is a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes which manifests itself as a significant discrepancy between achievement and intellectual ability in one or more of the following areas:
A child may not be identified as having a specific learning disability if the severe discrepancy between ability and achievement is primarily the result of:
How do I have my child assessed at the Northwestern Learning Clinic?
Contact the Learning Clinic at (847) 467-1198 to discuss your concerns and receive more detailed information regarding our clinic procedures and the current diagnostic timetable.
Can my child receive remediation services at Northwestern if he/she has not been tested by Northwestern's diagnostic clinic?
In order to begin remediation services at Northwestern, a child must have been assessed at the Diagnostic Clinic.
Where is the Learning Clinic located?
Where can I get additional information on learning disabilities and related disorders?
