Clinical Services for the Community
The Learning Clinic offers a continuum of services for individuals who are experiencing learning difficulties. Clients request a psychoeducational Diagnostic Evaluation, which includes an initial parent or client interview, formal and informal assessment, a final conference for reporting preliminary findings, and a written report with findings and recommendations. If a learning disability is identified through testing, clients become eligible for a period of Diagnostic Teaching, which is a limited intervention designed to determine the most effective means of remediation. Finally, Remediation Services are available to children with learning disabilities who wish to be seen in our clinic on a weekly basis. The primary objective of remediation is to address areas of underachievement identified during the diagnostic evaluation by implementing and expanding on the findings of the diagnostic teaching team. School Advocacy services for clinic clients are available upon request.
Diagnostic Evaluation
Learning Disabilities Evaluation
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The goal of the evaluation is to determine whether learning disabilities in oral language, reading, writing, mathematics, or nonverbal functioning are interfering with daily functioning, academic achievement, or professional activities. The learning evaluation consists of two days of formal and informal testing, including an initial parent interview and a final conference. The evaluation is conducted by a team including both a clinical faculty member and graduate students. Following the evaluation, a written report is provided detailing the findings of the assessment. A comprehensive list of recommendations is included with each report.
Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation
The Multi-Disciplinary evaluation is designed for children for whom both language and learning issues appear to be impacting academic performance or daily functioning. This assessment includes the collaboration of a Speech and Language Pathology team and a Learning Clinic team. The testing spans two and a half days, including an initial parent interview and a final conference. Following the evaluation, a written report is provided detailing the findings of the assessment. A comprehensive list of recommendations is included with each report.
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Diagnostic Teaching
The Diagnostic Teaching phase of intervention is designed to determine the most effective methodologies for addressing underachievement in a child diagnosed at our facility. It consists of two to four one-hour sessions with members of the Diagnostic Teaching team. Clients interested in remediation services at our clinic are required to attend a series of Diagnostic Teaching sessions.
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Remediation Services
The goal of Remediation Services is to improve functioning in areas of underachievement, such as reading or written language. Although schoolwork can sometimes be integrated into the remediation curriculum, these services differ from tutoring in that assistance with homework is not provided. The remediation team is comprised of a clinical faculty member and a graduate student who collaborate on the content and implementation of the remedial program. Remediation Services consist of weekly or biweekly sessions with the remediation team, which remains constant throughout the quarter. Reports explaining goals, rationales, and procedures are provided quarterly.
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School Advocacy
For clients who have received diagnostic or remedial services at our clinics, we offer our services at school staffings. When desired, a clinical faculty member can be available to attend educational meetings, provide information as necessary and guidance as requested.
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